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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
EMBU COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2013-2017
Theme: A PROSPEROUS AND UNITED COUNTY SUBMITTED: 30TH AUGUST 2013
KENYA
Towards a Globally Competitive and Prosperous Kenya
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Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS AND ACROMYMS .......................................................................................................................... VI PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................................ VIII
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................................... X
CHAPTER ONE: COUNTY BACKGROUND INFORMATION .......................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 LOCATION AND SIZE ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 PHYSIOGRAPHIC AND NATURAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................. 4 1.2.1 Physical and Topographical Features .................................................................................................... 4 1.2.2 Ecological Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLITICAL UNITS ........................................................................................................................ 6 1.3.1 Administrative Units .............................................................................................................................. 6 1.3.2 Political Units ......................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 DEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4.1 Population Size and Composition .......................................................................................................... 7 1.4.2 Population Density and Distribution ................................................................................................... 10 1.4.3 VULNERABLE GROUPS ................................................................................................................................................ 11 1.5 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS ............................................................................................................................ 12 1.6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS ..................................................................................................................................... 13 1.6.1 Road and Airstrips ............................................................................................................................... 13 1.6.2 Posts and Telecommunications ........................................................................................................... 13 1.6.3 Financial Institutions: .......................................................................................................................... 13 1.6.4 Education Institutions ......................................................................................................................... 13 1.6.5 Energy Access ...................................................................................................................................... 15 1.6.6 Markets and Urban Centres ................................................................................................................ 16 1.6.7 Housing Types ..................................................................................................................................... 16 1.7 LAND AND LAND USE ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Settlement Pattern ....................................................................................................................................... 18 1.7.1 Mean Holding Size ............................................................................................................................... 19 1.7.2 Percentage of Land Owners with Title Deeds ..................................................................................... 20 1.7.3 Incidence of Landlessness ................................................................................................................... 20 1.8 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/NON-STATE ACTORS .................................................................................................... 20 1.8.1 Cooperative Societies .......................................................................................................................... 20 1.8.2 Non-‐Governmental Organizations (NGOs) .......................................................................................... 21 1.8.3 Self Help, Women and Youth Groups .................................................................................................. 21 1.9 CROP, LIVESTOCK AND FISH PRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 21 1.9.1 Main Crops Produced .......................................................................................................................... 21 1.9.2 Acreage under Food Crops and Cash Crops ........................................................................................ 23 1.9.3 Main Storage Facilities ........................................................................................................................ 23 1.9.4 Main Livestock Breeds ......................................................................................................................... 23 1.9.6 Main Fishing Activities ......................................................................................................................... 24 1.10 FORESTRY AND AGRO FORESTRY ................................................................................................................................ 24 1.10.1 Main Forest Types and Size of Forests .............................................................................................. 24 1.10.2 Main Forest Products ........................................................................................................................ 24 1.10.3. Promotion of Agro-‐Forestry and Green Economy ............................................................................ 25 1.11 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ....................................................................................................................... 26 1.11.1 Major Contributors to Environmental Degradation in the County ................................................... 26 1.11.2 Effects of Environmental Degradation .............................................................................................. 26 1.11.3 Climate Change and its Effects in the County. ................................................................................... 26 1.11.4 Existing Climate Change Mitigation Measures and Adaptation Strategies ....................................... 26 1.12 MINING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 1.12.1 Ongoing Activities .............................................................................................................................. 26 1.12.2 Mining Potentials .............................................................................................................................. 27 1.13.1 Main Tourist Attractions ................................................................................................................... 28
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1.13.2 Heritage Sites/ Monuments .............................................................................................................. 29 1.13.4 Caves ................................................................................................................................................. 30 1.13.6 Main Wildlife ..................................................................................................................................... 30 1.13.7 Tourist Class Hotels ........................................................................................................................... 30 1.14 INDUSTRY ................................................................................................................................................................... 31 1.15 EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SOURCES OF INCOME ........................................................................................................ 31 1.15.1 Labour Force ...................................................................................................................................... 31 1.15.2 Wage Earners .................................................................................................................................... 31 1.15.3 Self-‐employed ................................................................................................................................... 32 1.15.4 Unemployment Levels ....................................................................................................................... 32 1.16 WATER AND SANITATION ............................................................................................................................................ 32 1.16.1 Water Resources and Quality ............................................................................................................ 32 1.16.2 Water Service Providers .................................................................................................................... 32 1.16.3 Water Sources ................................................................................................................................... 32 1.16.4 Sanitation .......................................................................................................................................... 32 1.17 HEALTH ACCESS AND NUTRITION ............................................................................................................................... 33 1.17.1 Health Access .................................................................................................................................... 33 1.17.2 Nutritional Status .............................................................................................................................. 33 1.17.3 Immunization Coverage .................................................................................................................... 34 1.17.4 Access to Family Planning Services .................................................................................................... 34 1.18 EDUCATION AND LITERACY ........................................................................................................................................ 34 1.18.1 Pre-‐School Education ........................................................................................................................ 34 1.18.2 Primary Education ............................................................................................................................. 34 1.18.3 Secondary Education ......................................................................................................................... 35 1.18.4 Tertiary Education ............................................................................................................................. 35
CHAPTER TWO: COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS ............................................................... 36 2.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 37 2.1 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES ............................................................................................................................ 37 i. Poor Infrastructure: ....................................................................................................................... 37 ii. Inadequate energy supply .............................................................................................................. 37 iii. Low Productivity in Agriculture ...................................................................................................... 38 iv. High rate of population growth ..................................................................................................... 38 2.2 CROSS CUTTING ISSUES ................................................................................................................................................ 38 2.3 ANALYSIS OF ISSUES AND CAUSES ................................................................................................................................ 44 CHAPTER THREE: COUNTY SPATIAL FRAMEWORK ................................................................ 51 3.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 52 CHAPTER FOUR: LINKAGES WITH OTHER PLANS .................................................................... 61 4.0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 62 4.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF KENYA VISION 2030 AND MEDIUM TERM PLAN AT THE COUNTY ................................................ 62 4.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KENYA CONSTITUTION 2010 AT THE COUNTY ...................................................................... 64 4.3 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MDGS AT THE COUNTY LEVEL ............................................................................................. 65 CHAPTER FIVE: ........................................................................................................................................ 68
IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK .................................................................................................... 68 5.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 69 5.0 ORGANIZATIONAL FLOW .................................................................................................................................... 69 5.2 STAKEHOLDERS IN THE COUNTY ......................................................................................................................... 71 CHAPTER SIX RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FRAMEWORK ....................................................... 72 6.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 73 6.1 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDING .............................................................................................................................. 73 6.2 STRATEGIES FOR RAISING REVENUE ................................................................................................................... 73 6.3 ASSETS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................. 74 6.4 RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT ............................................................................................... 75 CHAPTER SEVEN: DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAMMES AND PROJETCS .............. 77
7.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 78
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7.1 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................ 78 7.1.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................... 78 7.1.2 County Response to the Sector Vision and Mission ....................................................................... 78 7.1.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector ................................................................................................. 79 7.1.5 Project and Programme Priorities ....................................................................................................... 81
-PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF A MILK COOLING FACILITY ............................. 87
-PURCHASE OF MILK TESTING KIT .................................................................................................. 87
-PURCHASE OF MILK DISPENSERS& CAN SCRUBBER ................................................................ 87
-CAPACITY BUILDING ............................................................................................................................ 87
-PROCUREMENT OF AI EQUIPMENT & CENTRE SET UP THE CENTRE ................................. 87
-PURCHASE A MOTORCYCLE .............................................................................................................. 87
-PROCURE & INSTALL THE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................... 87
-PROCURE & INSTALL GENERATOR ................................................................................................. 87
-DEVELOP MONITORING AND EVALUATION TOOLS ................................................................. 87
-DAIRY VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS ...................................................................................................... 87
7.1.5 Strategies for Mainstreaming Cross Cutting Issues ............................................................................. 91 7.2 GENERAL ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL AND LABOUR AFFAIRS (GECLA) ........................................................................ 92 7.2.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................... 92 7.2.2 County Response to the Sector Vision and Vision ......................................................................... 92 7.2.3 Role of stakeholders ....................................................................................................................... 92 7.2.4 SUB-SECTOR PRIORITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ............................................................................................................. 93 7.2.5 Project and Programme Priorities .................................................................................................. 94 7.2.5 Strategies for Mainstreaming Cross Cutting Issues ........................................................................ 95 7.3 ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ICT ............................................................................................................................ 95 7.3.2 County Response to sector Vision and Mission ............................................................................. 95 7.3.3 Role of the Stakeholders in the Sector ........................................................................................... 97 7.3.4 Sub-‐sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies ................................................................................ 97 7.3.5 Projects and Programmes .............................................................................................................. 98 7.3.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-‐cutting Issues .............................................................................. 99 7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WATER AND HOUSING .................................................................................... 100 7.4.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................. 100 7.4.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission ........................................................................... 100 7.4.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector ............................................................................................... 100 7.4.4 Sub-‐sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies .............................................................................. 101 7.4.5 Projects and Programmes ............................................................................................................ 101 7.4.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-‐cutting Issues ............................................................................ 107 7.5 HEALTH ...................................................................................................................................................................... 108 7.5.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................. 108 7.5.2 County Response to the Sector Vision and Mission ..................................................................... 108 7.5.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector ............................................................................................... 108 7.5.4 Sub-‐sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies .............................................................................. 109 7.5.4 Projects and Programmes ................................................................................................................. 110 7.5.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-‐cutting Issues ............................................................................ 111 7.6 EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 112 7.6.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................. 112 7.6.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission ........................................................................... 112 7.6.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector ............................................................................................... 113 7.6.4 Sub-‐sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies .............................................................................. 114 7.6.4 Projects and Programmes Priorities .................................................................................................. 115 7.6.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-‐cutting Issues ............................................................................ 116 7.7 GOVERNANCE, JUSTICE, LAW AND ORDER SECTOR (GJLOS) ........................................................................... 116 7.7.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................. 117 7.7.2 County Response to Sector Mission and Vision ........................................................................... 117
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7.7.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector ............................................................................................... 117 7.7.4 Sub Sector Priorities, Constraints and strategies .............................................................................. 117 7.7.4 Projects and Programmes Priorities ............................................................................................. 118 7.7.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-‐cutting Issues ............................................................................ 120 7.8 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (PAIR) .......................................................................... 120 7.8.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................. 121 7.8.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission ........................................................................... 121 7.8.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector ............................................................................................... 122 7.8.4 Sub-‐sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies .............................................................................. 122 7.8.4 Projects and Programme Priorities .............................................................................................. 123 7.8.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-‐cutting Issues ............................................................................ 124 7.9 SOCIAL PROTECTION CULTURE AND RECREATION ............................................................................................ 124 7.9.1 Sector Vision and Mission ................................................................................................................. 124 7.9.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission ........................................................................... 124 7.9.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector ............................................................................................... 125 7.9.4 Sector/Sub-‐sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies .................................................................. 126 7.9.4 Projects and Programmes Priorities ............................................................................................. 127 7.9.5 Mainstreaming of Cross-‐cutting Issues ............................................................................................. 129
CHAPTER EIGHT: IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION ...................... 131 8.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 132 8.1 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION IN THE COUNTY ......................................... 132 8.2 IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION MATRIX ........................................................................... 132 8.2.1 Agricultural and Rural Development Sector ................................................................................. 133 8.2.2 General Economic, Commercial and Labour Affairs ..................................................................... 139 8.2.3 Energy, Infrastructure and ICT ..................................................................................................... 139 8.2.3 Environmental Protection, Water and Housing ........................................................................... 140 8.2.7 Governance, Justice, Law & Order ............................................................................................... 145 8.2.8 Public Administration and International Relations ...................................................................... 147 8.2.9 Social protection, Culture and recreation .................................................................................... 148
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACROMYMS
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FOREWORD
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PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This first County Integrated Development Plan for the period 2013 – 2017 was prepared
by the County Budgeting team in collaboration with The County Planning team. The
C.I.D.P is a product of intensive and broad based participations and consultations among
the various sector stakeholders working in Embu County. They have given the much
needed input towards ensuring the material content that formed the integral part of this
C.I.D.P was available.
The various departmental heads at the county level from both the central government and
Embu county government as well as members of various sector working groups gave
their much valued input that made the process a success. Invaluable effort was also made
by members of the public through the various public forums held to deliberate on this
document. In this regards, consultations were held at the Sub county/ Constituency levels
across Embu county and the deliberations from these forums have been factored in this
document.
I would wish to express special thanks to the following for their valued dedication and
input in the production of this document:
1. The Interim County Budget Officer Mr. Eric Njiru Kinyua for his leadership and
contribution to the process.
2. Mrs. Joyce Kariuki; The Transition Authority County Co-ordinator, Mr. Joseph
Mugi; The County Budget Co-ordinator, Mr. Kamau Wachiuri; The Interim
Principal Finance Officer for their valued guidance and assistance in the exercise
that yielded to this document.
3. Mr. Lawrence Nzioka; The County Director of Planning, Mr. Mmbai Keya; The
County Director of Physical Planning, Mr. Robert Nzuli; The County Director of
Statistics and their able team of Sub County Development and Planning Officers
namely Mr. Linus Mugambi, Mr. John Mucira Njeru, Mr. Muli Lova and Mr.
Joshua Mwangi for burning the midnight oil to see the success of this process. In
addition, I further wish to acknowledge other members of this team including Mr.
Ng’ang’a Njiru, Mr. Nahashon Murimi, Mr. Paul Kiamba and Mr. Nahashon
Mucheru for their input in mapping and editing of this document
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The C.I.D.P has also been prepared in line with The National blueprint i.e. The Kenya
Vision 2030, Millennium Development Goals, The Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the
various ACTS of Parliament that guide devolution as well as contribution from The
Embu County Governor’s Manifesto. It articulates objectives further brought out as
Projects, Programmes and the various strategies which when implemented will ensure
effective and efficient delivery of services to the people of Embu County. The Transition
Authority provided appropriate guidelines that guided the preparation of this document.
It is my prayer that this plan is diligently implemented to ensure service delivery to the
citizens of Embu County.
MR. JOHN NJAGI
COUNTY EXECUTIVE MEMBER; FINANCE AND PLANNING
EMBU COUNTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The County Integrated Development Plan has been prepared in line with Vision 2030 and the County Government Act 2012. The aim of Kenya vision 2030 is to create a globally competitive and prosperous country with a high quality of life by the year 2030. The Vision is based on three pillars namely; the economic pillar, the social pillar and the political pillar. The Vision is anchored on a number of foundations such as, macroeconomic stability; continuity in governance reforms; enhanced equity and wealth creation opportunities for the poor; infrastructure; energy; science, technology and innovation (STI); land reform; human resources development; security as well as public sector reforms. The Vision 2030 is being implemented in successive five year Medium Term plans with the first plan covering the period 2008-2012. The Medium term plan articulates medium term policies and objectives to be implemented under the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). The County Government Act 2012 on the other hand will ensure that there exists harmony between the Integrated Development Plan, National Plans, other County plans as well as sub-county plans. In accordance with article 106, the plan will provide a mechanism for linking the county and national planning processes with the MTEF budgetary process which should be participatory in nature. The plan is divided into eight chapters: Chapter one: This chapter provides a detailed background of the county; population; history; resource endowments; major development constraints; previous development achievements; health; education; etc. Chapter two: This chapter describes developmental strategies that the county will adopt. In addition, it proposes specific policies that the county government will use to address the challenges and previous shortfalls. It will also include strategies to mitigate the effects of cross-cutting issues such as climate change, environmental degradation, HIV/AIDS, Gender inequality among others.
Chapter three: This chapter describes the spatial framework within which development projects and programmes will be implemented. Chapter four: This chapter describes the linkages of the County Integrated Development Plan with the county sector plans, county Spatial plans, sub-county plans, National plans and international commitments made by the government such as the MDGs, and how they apply to the county. The aspirations in the Embu County Governor’s manifesto have also been factored as we seek to achieve a balanced and home grown County Integrated Development Plan.
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Chapter five: This chapter identifies the institutional framework and organizational flow required for implementing the County Integrated Development plan. Chapter six: This chapter identifies the resource mobilisation framework that will include strategies for revenue raising, asset management, financial management and capital financing. Chapter seven: This chapter provides details of programmes and projects that will be implemented in the county. This includes details of strategic priorities addressed, measurable indicators of performance, and budgets. Chapter eight: This chapter outlines how programmes and projects will be monitored and evaluated. I am grateful to the team that spearheaded the production of this document led by the County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Planning Mr. John Njagi and all that participated in forums that enriched the C.I.D.P. In addition, I also acknowledge that a greater challenge exists in the actual implementation of this C.I.D.P towards the achievement of our development strategies which my office is privileged to champion. Let us all work together and achieve that which we have outlined as we serve the people of Embu County. H.E HON. MARTIN NYAGA WAMBORA GOVERNOR EMBU COUNTY
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CHAPTER ONE: COUNTY BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this chapter is to give an in-depth understanding of the county in terms of the existing physical, social, economic, and environmental trends in development. It provides the background information on socio-economic and infrastructural information that affects development of the county. It further describes the county in terms of the location, size, physiographic and natural conditions, demographic profiles as well as the administrative and political units. In addition, it provides information on infrastructure and access; land and land use; crop, livestock and fish production; forestry, environment and climate change; mining; tourism; employment and other sources of income.
1.1 Location and Size Embu County is located approximately between latitude 0o 8’ and 0o 50’ South and longitude 37o 3’ and 37o 9’ East. It borders Kirinyaga County to the West, Kitui County to the East, Machakos County to the South, Murang’a County to the South West, Tharaka Nithi County to the North and Meru to the North West. The county is divided into four constituencies, namely; Runyenjes, Manyatta, Mbeere South and Mbeere North covering a total area of 2,818 sq. km. Embu County depicts two distinct areas with different agro-climatic and natural characteristics. The upper area around Mount Kenya consists of Runyenjes and Manyatta consituencies, while the lower part consists of Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies. The county is traversed by road B6 (Makutano -Meru), which is the major transport spine and passes through major urban centres in the county such as Embu and Runyenjes. Parts of its borders are defined by permanent rivers such as the Tana, Rupingazi, Kii and Thuci. The county is one of the five whose borders extend to the top of Mount Kenya, the second highest Mountain in Africa at 5199m.
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Map 1: Location of the County in Kenya
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1.2 Physiographic and Natural Conditions 1.2.1 Physical and Topographical Features Embu County is characterised by highlands and lowlands and slopes from North-West towards East and South-East with a few isolated hills such as Kiambere and Kiang’ombe. It rises from about 515m above sea level at the River Tana Basin in the East to 5,199m at the top of Mt. Kenya in the North West. The southern part of the county is covered by Mwea plains which rise northwards, culminating in hills and valleys to the northern and eastern parts of the county. There are also steep slopes at the foot of Mt. Kenya. The County is served by six major rivers which are Thuci, Tana, Kii, Rupingazi, Thiba and Ena. There are also some major dams which generate hydroelectric power for the country that are partly in the county. These include Masinga, Kiambere, Kindaruma and Gitaru dams which are situated along the Tana River. The most conspicuous physical features in the county are Mt. Kenya, Kiang’ombe hills, Kiambere hills, Mwea game reserve, River Tana, Masinga dam, Kamburu dam, Kindaruma dam, Kiambere dam and Gitaru dam. 1.2.2 Ecological Conditions Embu County shows the typical agro-ecological profile of the windward side of Mt. Kenya, from cold and wet upper zones to hot and dry lower zones in the Tana River Basin. The average annual rainfall reflects this contrast: from more than 2200 mm at 2500 m to less than 600 mm near the Tana River at 700 m (Farm Management Handbook 2006, p.87). The variation is mainly due to the mountain but also to the “water recycling” effect of the forest by evapo-transpiration. Above 2500 m, rainfall decreases due to the lower moisture content of the colder air and the stronger influence of the trade wind system, but nevertheless the area is still very wet.
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Map 2: Agro-ecological zones in the County
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1.2.3 Climatic Conditions The rainfall pattern is bi-modal with two distinct rain seasons. Long rains occur between March and June while the short rains fall between October and December. Rainfall quantity received varies with altitude averaging to about 1,067.5 mm annually and ranging from 640 mm in some areas to as high as 1,495 mm per annum. Temperatures range from a minimum of 12oC in July to a maximum of 30oC in March with a mean of 21oC. The extensive altitudinal range of the county influences temperatures that range from 200C to 300C. July is usually the coldest month with an average monthly temperature of 150C while September is the warmest month with an average monthly temperature rising to 27.10C. There is however localised climate in some parts of the county especially the southern region due to their proximity to the Kiambere, Masinga, Kamburu and Kindaruma dams.
1.3 Administrative and Political Units 1.3.1 Administrative Units The county is divided into five Sub-counties namely; Embu West, Embu North, Embu East,Mbeere North and Mbeere South. Table 1: Administrative units by area
Sub-county Divisions Area (Km2) Embu West Central 69.5
Nembure 87.7 Embu North Manyatta 111.7 Embu East Runyenjes 153.4
Kyeni 100.4 Mbeere South Gachoka 297.6
Mwea 172.7 Makima 342.2 Kiritiri 508.9
Mbeere North Evurore 409.8 Siakago 361.3 Mt. Kenya Forest - 202.8 Total Total 2818
Source: KNBS, Population and Housing Census, 2009 1.3.2 Political Units Embu County has 4 constituencies, namely Runyenjes, Manyatta, Mbeere North and Mbeere South; and 20 wards namely Ruguru-Ngandori, Kithimu, Nginda, Mbeti North, Kirimari, Gaturi South, Gaturi North, Kagaari South, Kagaari North, Central, Kyeni North, Kyeni South, Mwea, Makima, Mbeti South, Mavuria, Kiambere, Muminji, Nthawa and Evurore.
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Map 3: Embu County Political Boundaries
1.4 Demographic Features 1.4.1 Population Size and Composition
The population of Embu County is estimated to be 538,355 people comprising of 265,212 males and 273,143 females as at 2012. It is projected to rise to 561,446, by 2015 and 577,390 by 2017. Table 2 below shows the population projection by gender and age Cohorts based on the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census.
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Table 2: Population Projection by age Cohorts
Age Cohort
2009 (Census) 2012 (projections) 2015 (projections) 2017 (projections)
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
0-4 33,130 32,579 65,709 34551 33976 68527 36033 35434 71467 37056 36440 73496
5-9 33,344 32,793 66,137 34774 34200 68974 36266 35667 71933 37296 36679 73975
10-14 31,007 30,982 61,989 32337 32311 64648 33724 33697 67421 34682 34654 69336
15-19 27,212 24,988 52,200 28379 26060 54439 29597 27178 56775 30437 27949 58386
20-24 22,206 23,467 45,673 23159 24474 47633 24152 25523 49675 24838 26248 51086
25-29 20,880 22,368 43,248 21776 23327 45103 22710 24328 47038 23355 25019 48374
30-34 18,066 18,822 36,888 18841 19629 38470 19649 20471 40120 20207 21053 41260
35-39 15,132 15,828 30,960 15781 16507 32288 16458 17215 33673 16925 17704 34629
40-44 11,770 12,558 24,328 12275 13097 25372 12801 13658 26459 13165 14046 27211
45-49 10,901 11,844 22,745 11369 12352 23721 11856 12882 24738 12193 13248 25441
50-54 7,539 8,258 15,797 7862 8612 16474 8200 8982 17182 8432 9237 17669
55-59 6,531 6,736 13,267 6811 7025 13836 7103 7326 14429 7305 7534 14839
60-64 4,911 5,548 10,459 5122 5786 10908 5341 6034 11375 5493 6206 11699
65-69 3,186 3,766 6,952 3323 3928 7251 3465 4096 7561 3564 4212 7776
70-74 2,987 3,578 6,565 3115 3731 6846 3249 3892 7141 3341 4002 7343
75-79 2,002 2,318 4,320 2088 2417 4505 2177 2521 4698 2239 2593 4832
80+ 3,360 5,362 8,722 3504 5592 9096 3654 5832 9486 3758 5997 9755
Age NS 139 114 253 145 119 264 151 124 275 155 128 283
Total 254,303 261,909 516,212 265212 273143 538355 276586 284860 561446 284441 292949 577390
Source: KNBS, Population and Housing Census, 2009 The youth who comprise those between 15 and 34 years represent 34.5 per cent of the total population. The age group distribution shows that the population aged less than 15 years comprises 37.5 per cent of the total population. The sex ratio in the county stands at 1:1 which shows an equal female and male population. The dependant population comprising of those below 15 years and above 64 years of age constitutes 42.6 per cent of the population. Figure 1: Population pyramid for Embu County
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The rising population continues to exert pressure on land and other natural resources. Land sub-division due to rising need for settlement space affects agricultural productivity. Social amenities such as schools and health facilities lack adequate land for expansion. Table 3: population projection by special age groups
Age groups
2009(Census) 2012(projections) 2015(projections) 2017(projections)
Males Females Total Males Females Total Males Females Total Males Females Total
Under 1 6,590 6,485 13,075 6873 6763 13636 7167 7053 14220 7371 7254 14625
Under 5 33,130 32,579 65,709 34551 33976 68527 36033 35434 71467 37056 36440 73496 Primary school age (6-13) 51,452 51,120 102,572 53659 53313 106972 55961 55600 111561 57550 57178 114728 Secondary school Age (14-17) 22,230 21,274 43,504 23184 22187 45371 24178 23138 47316 24865 23795 48660 Youth Population (15-29) 70,290 70,823 141,113 73305 73861 147166 76449 77029 153478 78620 79216 157836 Female reproductive age (15-49) 126,159 129,875 256,034 131571 135446 267017 137214 141256 278470 141110 145267 286377 Labour force (15-64) 145,148 150,417 295,565 151374 156869 308243 157867 163598 321465 162350 168243 330593 Aged Population (65+) 11,674 15,138 26,812 12175 15787 27962 12697 16465 29162 13058 16932 29990
Source: KNBS, Population and Housing Census, 2009 Table 4 below shows the population projections for urban centres based on the 2009 Population and Housing Census. The county has one town and two urban centres of which the town is Embu which is the county headquarter while Runyenjes and Siakago are the two main urban centres Table 4: Population Projections by Urban Centres Urban Centre 2009
(census) 2012 (projections)
2015 (projections)
2017 (projections)
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male F/male Total Male F/male Total
Embu 29768 30905 60673 31045 32231 63276 32377 33613 65990 33296 34568 67864 Siakago 1319 1375 2694 1376 1434 2810 1435 1495 2930 1475 1538 3013 Runyenjes 9525 10023 19548 9934 10453 20387 10360 10901 21261 10654 11211 21865 Total 40612 42303 82915 42355 44118 86473 44172 46009 90181 45425 47317 92742
Source: KNBS, Population and Housing Census, 2009 The urban based population was 42,619 in 2012 out of which Embu town has a population of 37,606 while that of Siakago and Runyenjes is 2835 and 2178 respectively. The county is likely to witness a more rapid increase in urban population due to the increase in rural-urban migration. The other potential urban centres in the county have not developed fast due to poor physical infrastructure and inadequate social amenities to cater for the rising population.
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1.4.2 Population Density and Distribution a) Population Distribution by Constituency
Table 5 below shows the population projections per constituency. The county was projected to have had an average population density of 193 people per square kilometre in 2012. This is projected to be 203 and 210 in 2015 and 2017 respectively. The most densely populated constituency as per the 2012 projections was Manyatta with 605 persons per square kilometre in 2009, followed by Runyenjes, Mbeere North and Mbeere South in that order with 590, 122, and 104 respectively. The high density in Manyatta and Runyenjes is because these are the agriculturally productive areas. On the other hand Mbeere North and Mbeere South are largely semi-arid with low population density.
Table 5: Projected Population Distribution and Density by Constituency CONSTITUENCY 2009 (Census) 2012 (Projections) 2015(Projections) 2017(Projections)
Population Density (Km2)
Population Density (Km2)
Population Density (Km2)
Population Density (Km2)
Manyatta 154,632 575 161,265 600 168,182 625 172,958 643
Runyenjes 142,360 561 148,466 585 154,835 610 159,231 627
Mbeere North 89,035 115 92,854 120 96,837 126 99,587 129
Mbeere South 130,185 99 135,769 103 141,593 107 145,614 110
TOTAL 516,212 197 538,355 206 561,447 215 577,390 221
Source: KNBS, Population and Housing Census, 2009
b) Population Distribution by Ward Table 6 below shows the population projections per ward. The most densely populated ward as per the 2009 census results was Kirimari Ward with 1364 persons per square kilometre in 2009, followed by Central Ward, with 752 persons per square kilometre. The least densely populated wards are Makima and Kiambere with 62 and 52 persons per square kilometre respectively.
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Table 6: Population Distribution by Ward CONSTITUENCY COUNTY WARD Male Female Total Households Area
in sq Km.
Density
MANYATTA RUGURU-NGANDORI 13,517 14,408 27,925 7,344 42.9 651
KITHIMU 9,329 9,670 18,999 4,769 46.7 407
NGINDA 14,163 14,348 28,511 7,176 43.7 652
MBETI NORTH 16,746 16,722 33,468 9,618 52.6 636
KIRIMARI 15,599 16,586 32,185 10,344 23.6 1364
GATURI SOUTH 6,719 6,825 13,544 3,466 22.1 613 RUNYENJES GATURI NORTH 11,923 12,475 24398 6410 37.5 651
KAGAARI SOUTH 10,223 10,203 20,426 5,170 78.3 261
CENTRAL 11,588 12,012 23,600 6,398 31.4 752
KAGAARI NORTH 12,126 12,826 24,952 6,599 43.8 570
KYENI NORTH 10,380 11,166 21,546 5,670 29.2 738
KYENI SOUTH 13,730 13,708 27,438 7,174 71.2 385 MBEERE SOUTH
MWEA 14,904 15,213 30,117 7,334 172.7 174
MAKIMA 10,841 10,450 21,291 4,896 342.3 62
MBETI SOUTH 15,269 14,310 29,579 7,308 255.2 116
MAVURIA 17,242 16,897 34,139 7,637 264.4 129
KIAMBERE 7268 7,791 15,059 3,406 287.0 52 MBEERE NORTH
NTHAWA 13,467 13,258 26,725 6,755 136.4 196
MUMINJI 7,942 8,786 16,728 3,892 224.8 74 EVURORE 21,327 24,255 45,582 10,317 409.9 111
MT. KENYA FOREST 202.8
TOTAL 254,303
261,909
516,212 131,683 2818.5 183
Source: KNBS, Population and Housing Census, 2009 1.4.3 Vulnerable groups As recorded in the multiple indicator cluster survey (KNBS, 2008), the proportion of orphaned and vulnerable children in Manyatta and Runyejes constituencies is 10 percent while the proportion of orphaned and vulnerable children in Mbeere North and Mbeere South Constituencies is 17 percent. Vulnerability has a close link with disability. 2.9 percent of the population in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies are PLWDs while in Mbeere North and Mbeere South Constituencies, 3.3 percent are PLWDs (Ibid).
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Table 7: Disability by type in the County DISABILITY TYPE MALE FEMALE TOTAL Visual 1424 1881 3305 Hearing 981 1161 2142 Speech 919 747 1666 Physical/Self care 2338 2566 4904 Mental 1429 1044 2473 Other 536 632 1168 TOTAL 7627 8031 15658 Source: KNBS, Population and Housing Census, 2009 1.4.4 Migration There are three clear trends of migration in Embu County namely rural-urban, rural-rural and out-migration. Rural-urban migration is migration from the rural areas to the urban centres mainly Embu, Runyenjes, Kiritiri, Kianjokoma, Manyatta and Siakago in search of economic opportunities. Excessive subdivision of land and landlessness contributes to increased number of urban dwellers. Rural-rural migration is also evident in the county where people are pushed from certain areas by factors such as excessive land subdivision into uneconomical holdings and high cost of land. These people resettle within the county in areas with large tracts of land at cheaper prices. People from rural areas in surrounding counties such as Machakos, Tharaka-Nithi and Kirinyaga also migrate into the county especially in Mbeere areas where they are mainly involved in Miraa and Sorghum farming. Recently, population in the county has been increasingly migrating out in search of better economic opportunities and tertiary education. There has been an increase in number of persons acquiring passports in the county, which indicates that in the future, massive intellectual migration may occur. 1.4.6 Child labour In Mbeere North and Mbeere South Constituencies, 24 percent of the children are involved in child labour while 12 percent are involved in the same in Manyatta and Runyejes constituencies (KNBS, 2008). The children are involved in paid and unpaid work outside their families, family businesses and domestic chores (Ibid). 1.5 Human Development Indicators The use of Human Development Index (HDI), normally in the Human Development Reports (HDR) measure a country‘s development which is a composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions of human development to reflect a country‘s achievements in health and longevity (as measured by life expectancy at birth), education (measured by adult literacy and combined primary, secondary, and tertiary enrolments), and living standard (measured by GDP per capita in purchasing power
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parity terms). Achievement in each area is measured by how far a country has gone in attaining the following goal: life expectancy of 85 years, adult literacy and enrolments of 100 percent, and real GDP per capita of $40,000 (Kshs 3,400,000) in purchasing power parity terms. Between 1980 and 2012 Kenya's HDI rose by 0.9% annually from 0.424 to 0.561, which gives the country a rank of 145 out of 187 countries with comparable data. The HDI of Sub-Saharan Africa as a region increased from 0.366 in 1980 to 0.475, placing Kenya above the regional average. The HDI index for Embu County is 0.6221 which is higher that of the national figure (Kenya data sheet, 2011). 1.6 Infrastructure and Access 1.6.1 Road and Airstrips The road network in the county as shown in map.......consists of 914.3 Km of earthen surface, 120 km of tarmac which includes the Meru-Embu highway and Embu-Kiritiri road, as well as 548 km of gravel surface. The county is also host to two airstrips. One airstrip is located at Don Bosco in Embu town and is currently being refurbished. It is used mainly for security purposes. The other airstrip is in Kiambere and is mainly used by KenGen.
1.6.2 Posts and Telecommunications There are two major post offices based in Embu and Runyenjes town and 13 sub-post offices in major trading centres. The county is well covered by the 4 mobile network providers namely; Safaricom, Airtel, Yu and Orange. The county is covered by Local connectivity of a fixed national digital network, an optic fibre cable passing through Embu and Runyenjes towards Meru and also through Kirirtiri to Masinga, but not connected to buildings and other places in the county. There is also a fixed line connectivity which is provided by Telkom Kenya system. Data services are provided by Jambonet and Kenya Data Networks while satellite services are offered by Vsat. 1.6.3 Financial Institutions: The county has a number of financial institutions such as Family Bank, Co-operative Bank, Consolidated Bank, Barclays Bank, Equity Bank, KCB, and National Bank. There are major micro-finance institutions such as Kenya Women Finance Trust, Business Initiatives and Management Assistance Services (BIMAS) and SACCOs such as Nawiri SACCO and Daima SACCO.
1.6.4 Education Institutions
The county has 581 ECD centres, 468 primary schools, 163 secondary schools and 14 tertiary institutions. The conversion of the former EAST College to a constituent college of University of Nairobi has provided a much needed public chartered university in the county.
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ECDE Centres: There are total of 371 public and 210 private ECDE centres in the county. A total of 13,975 pupils, 7,261 of whom are boys and 6,714 are girls, attend public ECDE centres while a total of 5,810, of whom 2,907 are boys and 2,903 are girls attend private ECDE centres. Figure 2: number of ECDE centres by Sub-county
Source: Embu County Education Office Primary Schools:There are a total of 372 public and 110 private primary schools in the county.
Figure 3: Number of Primary Schools by Sub-county
Source: Embu County Education Office Secondary Schools: There are total of 163 public and 13 secondary schools in the county. A total of 15,494 students, 17,738 of who are male and 17,474 are female, attend public secondary schools as compared to a total of 1,519, of whom 1,113 are male and 406 are female attend private secondary schools.
Figure 4: Number of Secondary Schools by Sub-county
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Source: Embu County Education Office Tertiary Institutions Institution type Name Location Chartered public universities (constituent colleges and campuses)
Embu university college Kangaru Nairobi university Embu town Kenyatta university Embu town
Private universities Kenya Anglican University Kanyuambora
Private middle level commercial colleges
Embu College Embu town Achievers Embu town Kenya Institute of Management Embu town Interglobal Embu town
Teacher training colleges Kigari Manyatta Mary Immaculate Kawanjara St. Augustine Ishiara
Government Middle Level Training Institutes
Rwika Technical Institute Rwika Kenya School of Government Kangaru Kenya Medical Training College
Embu town
1.6.5 Energy Access Embu County is a major stakeholder in the energy sector nationally. It is host to the regionally famous seven-folk project which has an installed capacity of 543.2 MW, placing its contribution to the national installed H.E.P capacity at 80.2 percent. The production capacities for the various stations are as given below:
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Table 9: HEP Production levels POWER STATION PRODUCTION Masinga dam 40 MW Kamburu 93 MW Kindaruma 72 MW Gitaru 225 MW Kiambere 72 MW
Source: http://www.kengen.co.ke
In contrast to this rich energy endowment, only 21.2 per cent of households in Runyenjes and Manyatta constituencies are connected to electricity while a mere 4.9 per cent in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies are connected to electricity. The main source of energy is fire wood (80.4 per cent) while electricity coverage is more confined to urban areas as compared to rural areas. Many trading centres have not been connected to the national grid although the rural electrification programme is reversing this scenario. The other major beneficiaries of rural electrification are public institutions such as schools and health facilities. The majority of residents use paraffin as the main source of lighting. The traditional stone fire is the most prevalent cooking appliance used by the county population.
1.6.6 Markets and Urban Centres The major urban centres include Embu, Siakago and Runyenjes which host markets for agricultural farm produce. There are also about 33 smaller towns and trading centres which also continue to provide a ready market for some of the agricultural produce.
1.6.7 Housing Types As recorded in the 2009 census report, 121,230 households in Embu County use corrugated iron sheets for roofing, while 4690 households use grass, Makuti tin and mud for roofing. 50,114 households use building stones, bricks or blocks while 74,614 households use wood, a combination of mud and wood or a combination of mud and cement for walling. 3091 households either use tin, grass and reeds and corrugated iron sheets for walling. 1.6.8 Dams The County shares Masinga, Kamburu, Gitaru and Kindaruma dams with Machakos County and Kiambere dam with Kitui County. The dams are mainly used for generation of H.E.P. and are therefore managed by KenGen except Masinga Dam which is managed by TARDA. Masinga Dam is minimally used for small scale irrigation. Water sporting is also minimally evident in Masinga Dam. Small scale fishing is practised in the dams. There are also water pans in the county such as Mugwanjogu, Cieria, Iviuva and Kaaria. Water from these water pans is manly used for domestic purposes.
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1.6.9 Health Institutions The county has 157 health institutions according to the Ministry of Health. Manyatta constituency has the highest number of health institutions at 66, followed by Runyenjes, Mbeere South, and Mbeere North at 41, 26 and 24 respectively. Table 10: Health facilities by constituency FACILITY CONSTITUENCIES
MANYATTA MBEERE SOUTH RUNYENJES MBEERE NORTH
EPGH 1 - - - DISTRICT HOSPITAL - - 1 1 SUB-‐DISTRICT HOSPITAL
- - 1 1
HEALTH CENTER 5 3 3 2 DISPENSARY 23 18 24 16 MEDICAL CLINIC 29 5 10 4 MATERNITY HOME 1 - - - NURSING HOME 2 - 1 - REGIONAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION
1 - - -
VCT CENTER 1 - - - OTHERS 3 - 1 - TOTAL 66 26 41 24
Source: www.ehealth.or.ke/facilities 1.6.10 Herbal facilities There a number of herbal facilities in the county. These are run by individual owners at the shopping centers around their homes. They form about 10% of the herbalist population. About 80% of the herbalists are running home clinics. Another 10% operate mobile clinics where they carry their products in briefcases. Products from the herbalists include powder form of ground medicinal roots, barks, leaves, capsules, soaps and creams.
1.7 Land and Land Use The County is characterised by a predominantly rural settlement pattern. There is a concentration of people along the major permanent water sources such as rivers and dams where irrigation, farming and fishing are carried out. The settlement pattern is also influenced by social economic activities, rain and soil fertility. The lower parts, covering areas which receive less rainfall have a more scattered settlement pattern compared to the upper parts which receive more rainfall.
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The county has three major urban centres, namely Embu Siakago and Runyenjes towns. There are also major market centres like Ishiara, Karaba, Kiritiri, Gachoka, and Kianjokoma. These areas have relatively better developed infrastructure and therefore have good potential for business enterprises. The distribution of the main land uses are as shown below: Figure 5: Main land use patterns Settlement Pattern The settlement pattern in the county is influenced by socio-economic activities, soil fertility and rainfall distribution and reliability. The lower parts covering areas which receive less rainfall have a more sparse settlement pattern compared to the upper parts which receives more rainfall. The majority of rural population is found in the high potential areas of Manyatta and Runyenjes. Existing urban settlements continue to expand as new ones also emerge especially along major roads such as the Embu-Meru highway, Kiritiri - Embu road, Embu - Siakago – Kiritiri road and Embu – Ishiara road. There has been recent rise in people living in slums especially in Embu town. Challenges in urban settlements include poor housing, deteriorating environment, unemployment, insecurity and poor infrastructure and services.
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Table 11: Status of planning of urban settlements Name of Centre Type of Plan Status Remarks Embu town Structure plan Not approved Long approval
processes delayed the approval
Ishiara centre Local Physical Development Plan
Not approved Long approval processes delayed the approval
Rwika Centre Zoning Plan Awaiting approval To meet PPA requirements
Muchonoke Zoning Plan Awaiting approval To meet PPA requirements
Runyenjes Zoning Plan Awaiting approval To meet PPA requirements
Kanja Zoning plan Not approved To meet PPA requirements
Kianjokoma Local Physical Development Plan
Awaiting approval To meet PPA requirements
Kathanjuri Local Physical Development Plan
Awaiting approval To meet PPA requirements
Kamumu Local Physical Development Plan
Awaiting approval To meet PPA requirements
Karurumo Local Physical Development Plan
Awaiting approval To meet PPA requirements
1.7.1 Mean Holding Size The county is characterised by a predominantly rural settlement pattern. The average farm size for small scale farming is 0.8 ha. The rising population in the county especially in the high agricultural productive areas has continued to exert pressure on land and other natural resources which will lead to smaller acreages in the near future. The settlement pattern in the county is influenced by social economic activities, rainfall and soil fertility. Table 12: Mean Holding Size by sub-county Sub-County /District
Population (2009 census)
Farm Families (No.)
Avg. Farm Size (Ha)
Large Scale Farmers (no.)
Small Scale Farmers (no.)
(MOA) Staff: Farmer Ratio
Embu West 105,189 17238 0.53 12 17226 1:600
Embu North 73,841 17218 0.8 0 17218 1:861 Embu East 117,962 30,000 1.2 2 30,000 1:670 Mbeere North
86,186 15,680 4 25 17,225 1:650
Mbeere South
130,185 25,251 2.6 0 25,251 1:600
Total 513,363 105,387 - 39 106,920 -
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1.7.2 Percentage of Land Owners with Title Deeds According to the Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (2005/06), 46.4% of the poor population in Manyatta and Runyenjes consituencies have title deeds for their land while 20.8% of the poor population are not in possession of title deeds. The remaining 32.8 % of the poor population do not own land. In Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies, 10.2% of the poor population have title deeds for their parcels of land while 47.6% of the poor population do not have title deeds for their land. The remaining 42.2% do not own land. The same survey indicates that 35.9 % of the non-poor in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies have title deeds for their land while 31.2 % do not have title deeds for their parcels of land. The remaining 33.0% of the non-poor population do not have land. In Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies, 22.3% of the non-poor population have title deeds while 33.6% of the non-poor do not have title deeds. The remaining 44.1% of the non-poor do not own land. Table 13: Percentage of Land Owners with Title Deeds
POOR NON-POOR CONSITUENCIES Owners
With Title
Owners With no Title
Neither Owner nor Title Owner
No. Of Parcels
Owners With Title
Owners With no Title
Neither Owner nor Title Owner
Owners With Title
Manyatta & Runyenjes
46.4% 20.8% 32.8% 27,734 35.9% 31.1% 33.0% 58,599
Mbeere North & Mbeere South
10.2% 47.6 % 42.2% 21,240 22.3% 33.6% 44.1% 28,117
Source: Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (2008) 1.7.3 Incidence of Landlessness According to the Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey (2005/06), 32.8% of the poor population in Runyenjes and Manyatta constituencies do not own land, while 42.2% of the poor population in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies do not own land. Among the non-poor, 33.0% in Runyenjes and Manyatta constituencies do not have land, while 44.1% of the non-poor in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies do not own land.
1.8 Community Organizations/Non-State Actors 1.8.1 Cooperative Societies The cooperative movement is strong in the upper parts of the county especially in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies. Most of the active co-operative societies are involved in the management and marketing of tea and coffee. County Co-operative Department, the county has 28 savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOS). In addition to the SACCOS, there are 13 multi-purpose societies, 1 dairy marketing society,
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6 housing societies and 1 union. Further, there are 24 coffee marketing societies, the biggest of which are:
Table 13: Coffee marketing societies
S/NO SOCIETY MEMBERS 1. Kagaari South 6,526
2. New Kyeni 4,539
3. Mikiki 4252
4. Kirurumwe 4161
5. Kiangagwa 4,046
Source: Embu County Co-operatives Department
1.8.2 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) A number of NGOs operate in the county especially in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies. They include Redcross, Care International, ActionAid, Catholic Dioceses of Embu (DOE) and APHIA Plus. The driving force for the NGOs operating in the lower parts of the county is the high poverty levels experienced in these areas.
1.8.3 Self Help, Women and Youth Groups The emergence of credit facilities targeting groups has seen an upsurge in self-help group registration in the county since there is no collateral required to acquire loans. Youth groups have enabled youths in the county to access the Youth Enterprise Funds while women groups have enabled women to access Women Enterprise Fund.
1.9 Crop, Livestock and Fish Production Majority of the population in the county derive their livelihood from crop farming and livestock keeping, which accounts for approximately 83 per cent of the County population. 1.9.1 Main Crops Produced The major crops produced in Embu County are shown in table below. According to the Department of Agriculture In the short rains 2012/2013 the major food crops recorded an increase in acreage and yields due to favourable weather. The amount of maize produced is enough to feed the county for the next six months.
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Food Crop
HA
Production (Tons)
Value (Ksh)
HA Production (Tons)
Value (Ksh)
Previous Yr (2011/12)
Previous Yr (2011/12) in ‘000’
Previous (2011/12) in ‘000’
Current 2012/13
Current 2012/13 in ‘000’
Current Yr(2012/13) in ‘000’
Maize 28,310 25,228 756840 30,920 33,393 1,001,799
Sorghum 1423 1285.5 51420 1,535 1,381 27,620
Pearl millet 1,230 1014 35499 1,295 1,058 35,622
Beans 20,190 14542 872520 22,105 15,473 928,380
Cow peas 2,590 1399 69950 2,620 1,572 34,320
Green grams 860 464 32480 875 473 37,840
Sweet potatoes 540 800 28,000 620 870 30,450
Cassava 960 1,428 34,618 1,225 1,776 42,624
Irish potatoes 2560 5114 102,280 2,565 5,294 104,310
Total 71,740 51,274.5 1,983,607
63,760
61,290 2,242,965
Source: Embu County Agriculture Office Major Industrial Crops Production
Industrial Crop
Ha Previous Yr (2011/12)
Production (Tons) Previous Yr (2011/12)
Value (Ksh) 2011/12 Previous Yr (2011/12)
HA Current 2012/13 Production
(Tons) Current 2012/13
Value (Ksh000) Current 2012/13
Cotton 840 668.5 23397.5 720 576 20,160
Coffee 1,720 16772 1,090,180 1,723 16,804 1,260,094
Tea 3,820 30,573 1,681,515 3,825 33,630 1,849,650
Macadamia 721 2311 2,332,000 726 2660 1,446,501
TOTAL 7101 50324.5 5127092.5 6994 53670 4,576,405 Source: Embu County Agriculture Office Cotton registered a decline in production due to reduced prices while coffee and tea have recorded in increase in production due to improved weather. Earnings from macadamia were lower than the previous year due to lower prices.
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Major Horticultural Crops Horticultural Crop
Ha Previous yr 2011/12
Production (Tons) 2011/12
Value(Ksh) in 000 2011/12
Ha 2012/13
Production (Tons) 2012/13
Value (Ksh) in 000 2012/13
Grafted mango 3,120 24,396 14,637 3,144 32,535 85,692
Local mangoes 116 1,624 4,220 116 1,615 4,106
Bananas 4,198 13,210 954 4379 11,294 833
Passion fruits 110 1,307 9,751 121 2,247.5 7,585
Avocadoes 372 3130 38.55 421 7,463 59.29
Kales 150 665.2 15.64 514 1,787 31.68
Tomatoes 1681.5 1534 51.455 2236 3974 100.84
Carrots 91 125 1.87 192 147.7 2.54
Butternuts 89.5 211.5 2.78 118 423 5.72
Watermelons 126 1522 13.175 163.5 1972 37.088
Irish Potatoes 498 4625 69.375 571 5139 73.25
Total 10,552 52,349.7 29,755 11,975 68,597 98,526 Source: Embu County Agriculture Office Avocadoes, kales, passion, watermelons and tomatoes recorded a significant increase in production while others showed a slight fluctuation. 1.9.2 Acreage under Food Crops and Cash Crops The total acreage under food crops is about 63,760Ha while the total acreage under cash crops of 18,869 Ha. The county heavily relies on agriculture as the source of livelihood for its people and also as the main economic activity. 1.9.3 Main Storage Facilities Most of the households use the traditional cribs, improved granary and stores to store their cereals. This rudimentary method of food storage has led to several cases of aflatoxin reported in the county. This has led to post-harvest losses of farm produce. There are National Cereals and Produce Board stores at Majimbo in Embu town, Ishiara market and Siakago town (Under-construction). 1.9.4 Main Livestock Breeds Livestock farming is gaining popularity with the revival of milk cooperatives and investment by private sector on milk processing plants. Dairy farming is concentrated in the upper parts of the county while in the lower parts indigenous breeds are reared. The main types of animals reared include cattle, goats, sheep and chicken. Rabbit rearing has also become an attractive venture to the farmers. The main types of livestock kept include zebu cattle, the East African Goat, red Maasai sheep, indigeneous chicken, donkeys, dairy cattle, dairy goats, chicken (layers and broilers), pigs and rabbits.
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Livestock Type Manyatta and Runyenjes consituencies
Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies
Cattle 67,052 83,648 Sheep 20, 716 26,834 Goats 54,116 166,679 Camels 2 11 Donkeys 579 7,234 Pigs 5,021 1,347 Indigenous chicken 234,489 202,410 Commercial chicken 53,217 14,675 Beehives 26,972 74,004 Source: KNBS 2009 Population and Housing Census
1.9.6 Main Fishing Activities The main types of fish in the county include; trout, tilapia, mud fish and cat fish which are available mostly in the hydroelectric dams. The government through the Economic Stimulus Programme has constructed 200 fish ponds in each of the four constituencies and the fish harvest is usually sold locally. The Ministry of Fisheries Development has not only undertaken farmer training and supervised the construction of fish ponds but also supplied 200kg of fish feed and 1000 fish fingerlings per pond to the farmers. 1.9.7. Bee keeping Most bee keeping activities are practised in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies where there are 74,004 beehives while in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies, there are 26,972 beehives. Most bee keepers in Mbeere North and Mbeere South areas use traditional methods while most in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies apply modern methods of bee farming.
1.10 Forestry and Agro Forestry 1.10.1 Main Forest Types and Size of Forests The county has gazetted and non-gazetted forests. Mt. Kenya forest is the only gazetted forest in the county. It is an expansive mountainous forest that traverses a number of counties. The county has only one gazetted and four non gazetted forests which are Kiang’ombe, Kirimiri, Kianjiru and Kiambere with a total of 3,751ha. 1.10.2 Main Forest Products The main forest products include timber, poles, firewood, carvings, charcoal, posts, seedlings and honey. The high dependency on firewood and charcoal may result to depletion of forest cover in the county which is also aggravated by increased land subdivision.
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1.10.3. Promotion of Agro-Forestry and Green Economy Agro-forestry increases soil organic matter and available nutrients thus increasing farm productivity levels. The incorporation of fertilizer trees in the farms by planting fast growing leguminous trees, using leaf biomass as green manure and using nitrogen fixing trees has provided necessary nutrients to food crops in the county. The calliandra tree is being planted on steep eroded slopes to provide stability and prevent landslides. The tree also builds soil fertility as it fixes nitrogen. The tree is also being used as stake for climbing beans and tomatoes. The increase in the number of trees planted has greatly influenced a number of farmers to engage in beekeeping activities to obtain the much valued honey products. Farmers have been trained on improved farming practices through farmer field extensions, seed bulking of drought tolerant crops and soil fertility improvement practices. The promotion of kitchen garden establishments and promotion of tree crops continue to provide an extra income for households. A total of 24.98 km of river banks have been protected to control siltation into the rivers. Hilltops have also been rehabilitated through tree planting. Communities as custodians of water resources have formed Water Resources Users Associations (WRUA’s) which have been actively involved in planning, management and decision-making in the conservation of riverbanks. The conservation of water catchment areas has increased the development of irrigation schemes which have increased food production for consumption and for sale outside the county. Integration of tree planting in farms has decreased the number of farmers who are dependent on a single staple crop. This diversity of plants has provided multiple harvests at different times of the year. The demand for tree seedlings has continued to increase and has benefited a number of individuals and groups as a result of sale of tree seedlings from their tree nurseries. Trees planted in the county have helped to control soil erosion, improved water infiltration, provided land cover and acted as windbreaks. Environmental conservation and rehabilitation in the areas adjacent to rivers has greatly controlled siltation into the rivers. The rivers that flow through the county emanate from Mt. Kenya forest which is a huge water catchment area. There are a number of dams on the lower side of the county for hydroelectric generation which serves 70 per cent of the country with electricity.
The production of timber, poles, and fuel wood for both home consumption and sale has greatly increased. The tea factories that use fuel wood for tea processing have also planted more trees to cater for the cut trees. A number of fruit trees do very well in the county. The growing of trees such as mangoes, avocados, passion fruits and watermelons has improved the nutrition of the people in the county. This needs to be stepped up by providing water for irrigation to increase production.
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1.11 Environment and Climate Change 1.11.1 Major Contributors to Environmental Degradation in the County The main contributors to environmental degradation in the county include deforestation especially in farming areas, logging in Mount Kenya forest and wet land encroachment especially near major waterways in the county. In addition, the practice of farming on hilly areas has also resulted to soil erosion which adversely affects the environment. Sand harvesting and extraction of other building materials also continues to degrade the environment. 1.11.2 Effects of Environmental Degradation The major effects of environmental degradation include soil erosion which also contributes to loss of soil fertility, drying of rivers due to encroachment on river banks and wet land areas and wildlife migration to other areas due to deforestation. The areas where quarrying activities are being undertaken are also more prone to soil erosion. 1.11.3 Climate Change and its Effects in the County. Climate change is felt all over the world and continues to affect weather patterns in different regions. The county experiences its share of climatic change through increased periods of drought, erratic weather patterns and increased temperatures especially on the lower sides of the county. 1.11.4 Existing Climate Change Mitigation Measures and Adaptation Strategies The major measures being undertaken towards climate change mitigation include; afforestation improved farming methods, soil conservation and reclamation of wet lands through conservation of both riparian and water catchment areas. The department of Gender, Children and Social Development empowers local communities to take charge of their development according to their felt needs through strengthening the capacity of Community Based Organizations (CBOs). These activities include; formation of Focal Development Area (FDA) committees, formation of River Users and Water Users Associations (RUA'S and WUA'S), support and implementation of innovative community initiatives and organizing tailor made training/short courses for key stakeholders.
1.12 Mining 1.12.1 Ongoing Activities According to the County Mines and Geological Department, no detailed Mineral Exploration has been conducted in the county, but there are quite a number of small scale mining activities going on. Key minerals in the county are shown below.
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KEY MINERALS LOCATION Beryl Aquamarine Mbeere, Irira, Kiambeere and Tharawa Corundum Sapphire Mbeere, Kiambeere and Tharawa Blue Sapphire Mwea National park Corundum Garnet Mbeere and Ishiara Topaz Mbeere Source: Embu County Mines and Geological Department INDUSTRIAL MINERAL LOCATION Granite (Dimension Stone) Musonoke Iron Ore Deposits Kianjiru hill Cobalt Tantalite Kiambeere and Kirii Copper Ore Ngirii Felspar Kiangobe, Kianjiru and Kiambeere Galena Kiritiei Kamangu hill Graphite Thabo hill Ishiara Quartz Kiambeere Micas Kiang’ombe, Kianjiru and Kiambeere
Source: Embu County Mines and Geological Department
COMMON MINERAL LOCATION Sand (weathering of metamorphic rocks) All rivers in Mbeere and Ishiara Building stones (grey and pink tuff) Ngaduri, Munyori and Siakago Ballast rocks (Phonolite and basalts) Embu(Karurina) and along Embu to
Kathageri road Source: Embu County Mines and Geological Department
1.12.2 Mining Potentials The county borders Tharaka-Nithi which has deposits of iron ore and Kitui County which has deposits of coal. By the position of the county it is clear that the Mui basin cuts the Kitui County and the iron ore belt of Tharaka-Nithi could be spreading through Mbeere part of the county. Adequate geological exploration should be undertaken to establish the existence of minerals. Furthermore, the stone quarrying and gravel crashing activities undertaken in small scale can be up-scaled given the large amount of rocks in the country.
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1.13 Tourism 1.13.1 Main Tourist Attractions Tourism is a key sub-sector that has a high potential in the county for both local and international tourists. Some of the available sites include caves, waterfalls and rocky hills for rock climbers. Tourists visiting Embu County will also be able to engage in rock climbing at the Karue hill that towers along the Embu-Meru highway.
The county is also a gateway to Mt. Kenya which, if aggressively marketed can bring huge incomes to the county. The county is also a host to a number of hydro-electric power dams which are a source of tourist attraction for both local and international tourists. Wildlife is also a significant source of attraction for tourists.
Two national parks namely; Mwea and Mt Kenya that are managed by KWS have great potential for the tourism industry in the county. Mwea game reserve is home to species such as the Elephant, lesser kudu, Nile crocodile, hippo, giraffe, Burchell’s zebra, buffalo, leopard, grey duiker, black-backed jackal, bushbuck, waterbuck, olive baboon, sykes’ monkey, serval cat, spotted hyena, warthog, rock hyrax, bush pig, impala and hartebeest. Rare animals like; Stripped ground squirrel, Genet cat and Black backed jackal yellow baboons. Over 200 species of birds are also to be found in the reserve which is renowned for its water birds and waders. Mwea game reserve is the only protected area in which the globally threatened and Kenya-endemic Hinde’s babbler is known to occur. The reserve also shelters two other rare species; Pel’s fishing owl and the white-backed night heron.
In Mt. Kenya National Park, wildlife species include Elephants, tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, suni, black fronted duiker, mole rat, bushbucks, water buck and Elands. Animas rarely seen include leopard, bongo, giant forest hog and rhino. Over 130 bird species are also available in the National park.
Other potential tourist attractions include the Nthenge Njeru waterfalls near Kirimiri. A trip to Mwenendega and the Mbui Njeru waterfalls can be an exciting experience. There are caves near these waterfalls and others inside Kirimiri forest hill which are historically significant as they served as the hideouts for Mau Mau freedom fighters.
The Mwea National Reserve which is located within the lower parts of Embu County at a distance of about 200km from Nairobi. It is a major attraction site for wild game viewing boat rides at Kamburu dam, hippo point, rare birds watching and a walking circuit. Its ecosystem comprises of small hills with bushy vegetation and scattered bushes of acacia and baobab. It is also the meeting point of rivers Tana and Thiba, Kamburu and Masinga hydro-electric dams, which harbor variety of biodiversity.
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1.13.2 Heritage Sites/ Monuments NAME OF SITE/ MONUMENT CONSTITUENCY IMPORTANCE Nthengenjeru, Nthungu falls/caves Runyenjes Eco-Tourism electricity generation Gaturumbari 3 in 1 at 50m interim Manyatta Eco-tourism Ngunguri falls Manyatta Eco-Tourism Itiriri falls Manyatta Eco-Tourism Ndunda Manyatta Eco-Tourism Kanja Ena River Runyenjes Eco-Tourism Ngirimari Runyenjes Eco- Tourism Gitwa (Kwaandu a Karuu) Runyenjes Eco- Tourism Thuci falls Runyenjes Eco- Tourism Thatha water POPI Runyenjes Agro- Tourism
Eco- Tourism Source: Embu County Cultural Office
1.13.3 Mountain /hills/sacred places/ shrines The county is host to a number of shrines, sacred places, hills and mountains that are culturally reverenced by the Aembu and Ambeere people.
NAME CONSTITUENCY IMPORTANCE MT. Kenya Runyenjes Eco-Tourism Karue hills Runyenjes/Manyatta Eco-tourism
Sacred place Kianamu Gititu kia Namu shrine Sacred place Eco-Tourism
cultural tourism Muuri wa Ngure shrine Runyenjes Cultural Tourism
Eco-Tourism Gakwegori shrine Runyenjes Cultural tourism
Eco-Tourism Kairungu shrine Manyatta Cultural tourism
Eco-Tourism Kianjiru hills Mbeere South Eco-Tourism Kiang’ombe hills
Mbeere North Eco-Tourism Cultural /Tourism
Maranga hills shrine Runyenjes Eco-tourism Cultural tourism
Mwenendega shrine Runyenjes Eco-Tourism Cultural tourism
Gitare Iiri shrine Runyenjes Cultural Tourism Eco-tourism
Iga-jata shrine Runyenjes Eco-Tourism Cultural tourism
Kirimiri hill/ shrine Runyenjes Eco-Tourism Cultural tourism
Ithiga ria Kaguma shrine Runyenjes Eco-Tourism Rock –Riethiga Kithimu Manyatta Eco-tourism Rocks Gitare/Kirwara road Runyenjes Eco-tourism Rock Mukuuri Kathanda feeder road Eco-tourism
Cultural tourism Urumanthi Rupingazi river Manyatta Eco-Tourism Ena river Urumanthi Gitare KanJa road Runyenjes Ecotourism Rukuriri/Irirari road Thuci tributary Runyenjes Eco-Tourism
Source: County Cultural Office
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1.13.4 Caves There are a number of culturally important caves in the county as indicated in table ….. NAME CONSTITUENCY IMPORTANCE Irangi cave Runyenjes Eco-Tourism
Cultural tourism Kirimiri (4) caves Runyenjes Eco-Tourism
Cultural tourism Maranga cave Runyenjes Eco-tourism
Cultural tourism Ngurunga ya Karue
Runyenjes Eco-tourism
Kivunguro cave Manyatta Eco-tourism
Source: Embu County Cultural Office
1.13.5 Cultural diversity
The county is endowed with rich and diverse cultures that can attract tourists, the famous authentic drummers (ngutha) dance unique are to the county and can attract tourists into the county. Other cultural resources such as art works, crafts, culinary offer a tourist attraction in the county.
1.13.6 Main Wildlife
There are a variety of wildlife species such as elephants, buffalos, lions, bush bulks, baboons, columbus monkeys and numerous species of birds. Hippos and crocodiles can also be found on the dams and rivers that traverse the national reserve.
1.13.7 Tourist Class Hotels The Embu town has many hotels offering a range of accommodation from luxurious to budget bed and breakfast. Hotels in Embu such as Izaak Walton, Country View hotel, Panesic Hotel and the Kryptonite Hotel have modern conferencing facilities.
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1.14 Industry The Status of existing industries in Embu County is as tabulated in the table below: INDUSTRY DISTRICT LOCATION PRODUCTS Rukuriri Tea Factory Embu Runyenjes Black Tea
Mungania Tea Factory Embu Kianjokoma Black Tea
Priolity feeds Embu Embu Animal feeds
Kathangariri Tea Factory
Embu Manyatta Black Tea
Mbeere Honey Embu
Embu Town Refined honey
Embu Prison Industry Embu Embu Town Wood Products
Tebeere Concrete Mbeere Karaba Ballast
Kiambere Power Station Mbeere Kiambere Electric Power
Gitaru Power Station Mbeere Kiambere Electric Power
Masinga Power Station Mbeere Masinga Electric Power
Kaburu Power Station Mbeere Masinga Electric power
Aspen Orchards Embu Embu B/Valley Yoghurt
Ndungu Spices Embu Embu Marigiti Spices
Irangi Foods Embu Embu Town Flour
Springs and Bakers Embu Dallas Embu Cakes
Flavours Embu Embu Town Cakes
Mutwiri’s Embroidery Embu Embu Town Table Clothes, Bedcovers Pillow case covers Faithmulticraft Embu Embu Town Curtains, Bags
Embu Foods Embu Embu Town Flour
Kapari flour Embu Kavotere Flour
Marsh Electricals Embu Embu town Welding machines & Battery chargers Source: Embu County Industrialization Department
1.15 Employment and Other Sources of Income 1.15.1 Labour Force According to projections based on the 2009 Population and Housing Census, the county has a labour force of 295,565 persons, 145,145 of whom are female and 150,417 are male. 1.15.2 Wage Earners The number of wage earners in Manyatta and Runyejes constituencies is 162,770 while in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies, the number is 114,278 persons. This represents 52.5 per cent of the total population in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies and 49.98 per cent of the population in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies respectively.
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1.15.3 Self-employed Self-employment is relatively low. The self-employment rate in the urban setting is 7.5 per cent of the total population while it stands at 10.2 in the rural areas. Those in urban areas engage in small businesses as well as retail and wholesale businesses. The jua kali sector also contributes significantly to self-employment in urban and market centres. In rural areas the engagement is mainly in cash crop farming including tea, coffee, miraa and dairy farming. 1.15.4 Unemployment Levels According to the 2009 population and Housing census, 8016 persons amounting to 2.5 per cent of the population in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies were unemployed. In Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies, 11, 372 persons amounting to 5.9 per cent were unemployment.
1.16 Water and Sanitation 1.16.1 Water Resources and Quality Provision of clean and safe water for domestic use and irrigation is important in the county. The county is served by six major rivers; Thuci, Tana, Kii, Rupingazi, Thiba and Ena. The county also shares some major dams, which generate hydroelectric power for the country with Makueni and Kitui Counties. These dams are Kiambere, Gitaru, Kindaruma, Kamburu and Masinga all of which are situated along the Tana River. 1.16.2 Water Service Providers There is a number of water service providers in the county which include; EWASCO, Itabua-Muthatari, Kithimu-Kithegi and Ngandori-Nginda. These water supply schemes supply water to large areas in the County, especially Embu town, Runyenjes area and the larger Mbeere area. 1.16.3 Water Sources The main sources of drinking water in the county include rivers, piped water, wells and boreholes. The County is served by six major rivers; Thuci, Tana, Kii, Rupingazi, Thiba and Ena. All these major rivers originate from Mt. Kenya forest. In Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies,, 30.1 per cent of the population get water from rivers, 35.7 per cent from piped water and 21 per cent from dug well. In Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies, 40.4 per cent get water from rivers, 8.2 per cent from piped water, 23.7 per cent from dug wells and 10.9 per cent from boreholes.
1.16.4 Sanitation According to the 2009 Population and Housing census, majority of the people in the county use pit latrines for human waste disposal. In Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies, 2,935 persons used main sewer, 3,676 used septic tanks, 412 used pools, 9,067 used VIP latrine, 63,581 used pit latrines, while 267 used other methods of human waste disposal such as bucket and bush. In Mbeere North and Mbeere South
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constituencies, 329 persons use main sewer, 400 use septic tanks, 57 use cess pools, 3,173 use VIP latrines, 45,504 used pit latrines, while 2,082 persons used other methods of human waste disposal such as buckets and bush. Of all urban centres in the county, only Embu has a sewage treatment plant that does not have adequate capacity to serve the whole town.
1.17 Health Access and Nutrition 1.17.1 Health Access The county has a health infrastructure comprising of both public and private facilities. It is the host to Embu Provincial General Hospital and three district hospitals; Runyenjes, Siakago and Ishiara. There are also a large number of smaller health facilities across the county. 1.17.2 Nutritional Status According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2008, the nutritional status for children under five years is as given in table........ Indicator Runyenjes and Manyatta
Constituencies (percentage)
Mbeere North and Mbeere South Constituencies (percentage)
Underweight prevalence 10.4 18.7 Stunting prevalence 23.7 28.9 Wasting prevalence 1.5 3.9 Timely initiation of breastfeeding
45.5 73.8
Exclusive breastfeeding rate 33.5 43.6 Continued breastfeeding at 12 -15 months
92.7 98.1
Continued breastfeeding at 20 -23 months
61.7 61.4
Timely complementary feeding rate
86.8 82.8
Frequency of complementary feeding
79.8 77.1
Adequately fed infants 59.8 61.2 Iodized salt consumption 97.3 97.9 Vitamin A supplementation (under 5)
62.7 45.5
Vitamin A supplementation (post-partum mothers)
70.7 60.4
Low birth weight infants 11.5 8.8 Infants weighed at birth 95.3 68.3 Source: Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2008
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1.17.3 Immunization Coverage According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2008, the fugures for imminization coverage by 12 months of age is as given in table....below. Indicator Runyenjes and Manyatta
Constituencies (percentage)
Mbeere North and Mbeere South Constituencies (percentage)
Tuberculosis immunization coverage
97.0 98.8
Polio immunization coverage
85.3 91.8
DPT immunization coverage
96.8 96.7
Measles immunization coverage
95.8 94.1
Fully immunized children 74.3 85.8 Source: Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2008 1.17.4 Access to Family Planning Services According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2008, 61.2 per cent of women aged 15-49 years who are married or in union in Mbeere North and Mbeere South Constituencies were using, or their partners were using traditional or modern contraceptive methods. The situation in Manyatta and Runyenjes is however different, with a higher percentage of 75.1. The same survey also recorded that the proportion of women then married or in union and were fecund and wanted to space their births or limit the number of children they have but were not using contraception was 1.6 percent in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies and 2.5 percent in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies.
1.18 Education and Literacy 1.18.1 Pre-School Education According to the County Education Department, a total of 13,975 pupils, 7,261 of whom are boys and 6,714 are girls, attend public ECDE centres while a total of 5,810, of whom 2,907 are boys and 2,903 are girls attend private ECDE centres. 1.18.2 Primary Education The county has 482 primary schools with an enrolment of 128,688 pupils. The gross primary school enrolment rate is 119 per cent. Of this, boys are 49.8 per cent while girls are 50.2 per cent of the total enrolment. The total population of primary school going age is 107,939 indicating that more children are either enrolled earlier or later than the school going age.
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Sub-County Teacher: Pupil Ratio for Primary Schools
Embu East 1:32 Embu North 1:35 Embu West 1:33 Mbeere North 1:29 Mbeere South 1: 31 Source: Embu County TSC Directorate
1.18.3 Secondary Education There are 176 secondary schools in the county with a teacher/pupil ratio by Sub-county is as given below. The total student population is 36,759 while that of teachers is 1,483. The gross secondary school enrolment rate stands at 81 per cent.
Sub-County Teacher – Pupil Ratio for Secondary Schools
Embu East 1:26
Embu North 1:24
Embu West 1:25
Mbeere North 1:25
Mbeere South 1: 22
Source: Embu County TSC Directorate
1.18.4 Tertiary Education There are two campuses and a constituent college for public chartered universities, one private university, four private colleges’ three teacher training colleges, and three government middle level training colleges in the county.
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CHAPTER TWO: COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
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2.0 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the County integrated development analysis. The chapter analyses the major development challenges and cross-cutting issues that affect the development of the county. The chapter concludes with a highlight of the issues, their causes, the development objectives and strategies mapped to MTEF sectors and County functions as given in schedule four of the Constitution 2010. 2.1 Major Development Challenges The County is highly endowed with abundant resources such as human capital and business opportunities. The Government has been putting in place various strategies which seek to ensure effective utilisation of resources through implementation of various projects and programmes. A number of challenges continue hindering development.
i. Poor Infrastructure:
The road network is poorly developed due to the high cost of maintenance especially during rainy seasons as well as being expansive. This is mainly due to the hilly terrain and poor drainage system due to the soil type in the county. The poor road network affects access to market for agriculture leading to increased transport cost. The delivery of milk and horticultural crops to the local and external markets is thus affected. Poor road network contributes to rising cost of doing business and this makes access to farm inputs impossible or beyond the reach of many. Road network affects accessibility to factors of production and curtails setting up of industries and processing plants in the district.
ii. Inadequate energy supply
Adequate energy supply is a prerequisite for industrial and commercial development in any region. In the County, wood fuel account for 85.4 percent of the available sources of energy for cooking while LPG and electricity accounting for a partly 0.8 percent and 0.2 percent respectively. 14.8 percent of the HHs use electricity for lighting with 78.4 percent using paraffin while 3.4 percent use solar energy. The high dependency on wood fuel as the main source of energy has resulted to forest cover depletion in the county. This is also aggravated by increased population growth and the situation is likely to worsen hence the need to shift the pattern of energy consumption towards modern sources of energy.
Embu County is a host of the regionally famous seven-folk project which has an installed capacity of 543.2 MW, placing its contribution to the national installed H.E.P capacity at 80.2 percent. In contrast to this rich energy endowment, only 21.2 per cent of households in Runyenjes and Manyatta constituencies are connected to electricity while a mere 4.9 per cent in Mbeere North and Mbeere South constituencies are connected to electricity. Establishment of industries and processing plants can only materialise if there is adequate and affordable energy. Centres without electricity have contributed to slow
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development of agricultural produce processing industries that would result in value addition. This has resulted into rural urban migration as people move to towns for search of better business opportunities while denying the rural areas the much needed labour force.
iii. Low Productivity in Agriculture
The agriculture productivity has continued to be on the decline due to land sub-divisions due to population pressure. This has led to uneconomical sub-divisions, which renders commercial farming unfeasible. Agricultural land is limited and the supply of farm inputs is irregular, particularly to non cash crop growers. Prices of the farm inputs are high while quality is low. Low use of inputs lead to low productivity of maize, beans and other farm produce.
Over reliance on rain fed agriculture has resulted to poor harvest due to persistent rain failure. Low productivity in agriculture and livestock is worsened by the poor marketing infrastructure for the products. Apart from coffee, milk and tea with well-defined marketing arrangements, other crops such as horticultural crops, maize, beans, and bananas depend on weekly markets where prices vary according to supply and demand of the products and where exploitation by middle men is high.
iv. High rate of population growth
The high population growth has continued to exert pressure on available resources. The county population growth rate is at 1.4 percent. This has resulted to further sub division of arable land to uneconomical units thus inhibiting commercial farming. High population growth rate results into competing needs of the county as social expenditure rises. The need to have more facilities in education and health sectors results into little resources being devoted to infrastructure development.
High population growth rate leads to increased rural urban migration as people move to towns to seek better opportunities. This leads to challenges of urban management, informal settlements, poor sanitary facilities and other basic facilities. Besides, this has the adverse effect of increasing levels of pollution, deforestation and unemployment due to diminishing opportunities.
2.2 Cross Cutting Issues There exist a number of cross-cutting issues affecting the rate of development in the county. These issues cut across all the sectors and therefore need concerted and focused efforts towards addressing them. There is need therefore to mainstream them into the respective county interventions while addressing the development needs. These issues include;
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i) High Poverty Levels:
Poverty is a national issue cutting across age, gender, urban and rural populations. The Poverty levels in the County as per the 2005/2006 KIHBS are 40.8 per cent. Rising levels of poverty is the main cause of the increasing cases of child neglect, child labour, increasing school drop-out and crime rates. Poverty is the single most factor affecting development in a number of ways. The level of farm productivity depends on the investment in farm inputs. The poor are forced to use low technologies and low quality farm inputs. The exploitation of natural resources such as forests in search of wood fuel and eventual degradation of the environment mostly affects the poor.
SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses
Agriculturally productive soils Adequate water for irrigation due presence of rivers Tana, Thuci, Ena, Rupigazi, Kii and Thiba. Expansive land in Mbeere North and Mbeere South areas for mechanized agriculture. Presence of high value crops such as macadamia, tea and coffee in Manyatta and Runyenjes areas. Availability of tourist attraction sites such as Mwea game reserve, Mt. Kenya, Kiang’ombe hill, Karue hill, waterfalls as well as a rich and diverse cultural heritage A vibrant financial sector with institutions which avail credit to the population (e.g. Banks, SACCOs and Micro-Finance Institutions) Presence of a number of NGOs addressing poverty (e.g. Care Kenya, Redcross and ActionAid)
Poor road network to connect farm produce to markets. Lack of value addition industries for agricultural produce. Inadequate collateral to secure credit facilities; Lack of proper markets for agricultural produce. Inadequate water distribution infrastructure. Subsistence agriculture practiced by most farmers.
Opportunities Threats
Kenya Vision 2030 projects and programs Increased development partner interest in the county development activities e.g. APHIA Kamili, Care Kenya, Action Aid. County revenue collection from rates, cess, levies and permits. Devolution of coordination, decision-making and management of resources as per the Constitution 2010. Devolved funds such as CDF, CDTF etc. Women Enterprise Fund; Youth Enterprise Fund;
HIV/AIDS pandemic; Overdependence on donor assistance; Insecurity Rising youth unemployment levels Environmental degradation e.g. illegal sand harvesting, deforestation, and quarrying.
ii) High Unemployment levels
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The county experiences high unemployment levels due to lack of local employment opportunities. Under-employment and low wages in the agricultural sector, which accounts for over 80 per cent of household incomes, renders a high percentage of the population unable to provide for their needs. Unemployment is greater among the youth who comprise a large percentage of the population. The absorption of the youth in the Agriculture and Rural Development sector is minimal since most of them have formal education that places much emphasis on white-collar jobs thus compromising on the level of productivity in the sector.
SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses
Skilled manpower, Presence of Optic Fiber cable Agriculturally productive soils Presence of high value crops such as macadamia, tea and coffee in Manyatta and Runyenjes areas. Availability of tourist attraction sites such as Mwea game reserve, Mt. Kenya, Kiang’ombe hill, Karue hill, waterfalls as well as a rich and diverse cultural heritage
Inadequate collateral to secure credit facilities; Inadequate water resources; Inadequate training on technical jobs; Unavailability of value addition industries; Unsteady power supply.
Opportunities Threats
Kenya Vision 2030 projects and programs implementation; Increased government and development partner interest in the County development activities e.g. Care Kenya; Youth and Enterprise Fund;
HIV/AIDS pandemic; Overdependence on donor assistance; Drug abuse e.g. use of Miraa and illicit brews
iii) HIV AND AIDS
HIV/AIDS is a challenge to all sectors. In the county, HIV/AIDS awareness is above 90 per cent. The most affected are the youth between 15 to 25 years hence, the strategy of addressing the pandemic should focus on this age group. The development process in the county has continued to suffer adversely due to the HIV and AIDS pandemic. The county has continued to receive support from many stakeholders with enormous resources devoted to the fight against the pandemic. Major players such as the Government of Kenya through NACC, NGOs, FBOs and CBOs have continued to play critical role in sustaining the war against the pandemic. This has contributed to tremendous gains in the reduction of the prevalence rate declining from 4.1 per cent in 2002 to 4.0 per cent in 2008 as per the KDHS 2008 which is lower than the national average of 5.6 per cent. This is mostly due to the high levels of awareness and high level of use of condom use as a means for preventing infections.
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SWOT Analysis Strength Weaknesses Well trained community health workers; Availability of essential drugs in health facilities; Availability of ART; Presence of numerous collaborators in the fight against the pandemic; Presence of DTC and CACCs; Mobile VCT clinics; Presence of PMTCT centres.
Inadequate health facilities; High levels of HIV related stigma; Inadequate health personnel; Poor road network and means of communication. Stigma towards usage of condoms due to cultural and religious barriers;
Opportunities Threat Availability of a Global Fund to boost the fight against the scourge; Improvement of services offered in health facilities through infrastructural development; Institutional capacity building of health management boards and committees; Training of health personnel on management skills; Publicities/campaigns against the pandemic by the media.
Inadequate resource allocation; Multi-drug resistance of certain opportunistic infections e.g. Multi Drug Resistant TB; High rate of denial; Rising poverty levels.
iv) Disasters Management:
There is a Disaster Management Committee which is the main body that is charged with the mandate to control, prevent and respond to events threatening the stability and sustainability of human and natural environment in the county. There is also Drought Management Office with active District Steering Groups in Mbeere North and Mbeere South areas. The Drought Management Office stays alert on issues of food security and disaster occurrence and takes precautionary measures to mitigate the effects. There is need to strengthen the capacity of the District Steering Groups and improve the existing disaster response systems to cope with emerging challenges especially in urban areas and lower parts of the county.
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SWOT Analysis Strength Weaknesses
A resilient local community with developed mechanisms for coping and adapting to disaster ; Availability of emergency kitty in CDF; Presence of active DSG; Presence of NGOs and development partners assisting in quick response to emergencies e.g. Red Cross and St Johns Ambulance; Presence of District Disaster Management Committees; Presence of fire engines from Kenya power and Municipal Council of Embu.
Poor planning of urban settlements; Bad/impassable roads during rainy season; Depletion of forests through de-forestation; Inadequate emergency response units; Inadequate capacity of existing response units. Lack of a disaster preparedness system.
Opportunities Threats
Drive for peaceful co-existence with other communities in the region; Increased development partner interest in ASAL development ; Value addition from livestock products.
Unpredictable natural disasters; High poverty levels and rising population; Low participation from private sector investment; Low Corporate Social Responsibility.
v) Gender Inequality
Gender imbalance poses a great challenge in the county. Few women own land and other resources that are crucial for production. Access to factors of production and credit is curtailed since majority of men in the county are the ones who own land which is the main factor of production and a requirement for collateral for accessing credit. In addition, participation of women in non-farm activities is low due to lack of capital to enable them start businesses. However, women continue to dominate the agriculture sector and are also involved in household chores. Nevertheless, participation and involvement of women in the development process has continued though at a slow pace. The establishment of Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is changing women’s lives by providing accessible and affordable credit to support women start and expand their businesses. The fund is significant in addressing one of the challenges facing women in entrepreneurship development.
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SWOT Analysis Strength Weaknesses Increasing levels of awareness on importance of social sectors in development; Presence of more women in managerial positions; Improved access to education by the girl child; Presence of donor programmes addressing women issues; Presence of NGOs, CBOs and FBOs.
High dependence on donor assistance; Non-recognition and representation of women in major forums; Continued neglect of the boy-child; Non-participation of women in project cycle.
Opportunities Threat
Women Enterprise Fund; Youth Enterprise Fund; Affirmative action (2/3 gender rule)
Entrenched negative cultural practices.
vi) Environmental Management:
Effective management of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources is fundamental to attaining Vision 2030 and the Millennium Development Goals in the county. The achievement of MDG 1 on eradicating extreme poverty and hunger, MDG 4 on reducing child mortality, MDG 5 on combating major diseases, and MDG 7 on ensuring environmental sustainability are pegged on proper environmental management. The increased environmental management efforts by various stakeholders in the county have continued to ensure the environment is safeguarded. This has ensured that the living standards of the people in the area continue to improve in a clean and sustainable environment where natural resources are used in a sustainable manner.
SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses
Sectors collaboration and partnerships; Presence of active District Environment Committees; Availability of a proper legal framework addressing environmental issues e.g. EMCA, 1999; *****info on county environment action plans - NEMA Conservation of the forest reserves and gazetted forest; Presence of stakeholders addressing environmental issues e.g. Climate Pal Ltd and UTaNRMP Cooperation from local leaders.
Limited staff ; Inadequate financial resources, facilities and equipment ; Low community responsiveness due to inadequate capacity; Destruction of water catchment areas; Low adherence to EIA requirements. Unclear description of some roles for lead agencies in environment matters;
Opportunities Threats
Willingness for partnership and collaboration among stakeholders; Indigenous knowledge; Political goodwill;
High pollution of the environment; Global warming; Deforestation.
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vii) Other Social challenges
a) Miraa farming The emergence of miraa as a major farming activity in the recent years in the county is a blessing but a curse at the same time. It has no doubt improved the levels of income in the county especially in areas such as Ena and Gikuuri in Runyenjes, Kivwe in Manyatta, Muraru and Kanyariri in Mbeere South and Muchonoke, Cianyi, Kambaru, Gitiburi and Siakago in Mbeere North.
However, it poses a number of associated challenges such as family strife and breakages, high school dropout rate due to child labour, low education standards, early marriages, drug abuse and irresponsible sex behaviour in these and adjacent areas particularly among the youth. Transition rate from primary to secondary is low as school leavers opt to work in the miraa farms as opposed to joining secondary school. According to the National Council for Children Services (NCCS) report, 2013, 24 per cent of the children aged between 5 and 14 are involved in child labour in miraa growing parts of Embu County.
2.3 Analysis of Issues and Causes The table below presents a summary of the main development issues and problems affecting the County, their causes, development objectives and proposed strategies. It also maps the development issues with the respective MTEF sectors and corresponding County functions. County Issues, Causes, Development Objectives, and Strategies MTEF Sector
Sub-sector Link to national/ county functions
Issues/ Problems
Causes Development Objectives
Immediate Objective
Potential Strategic policy thrusts
Agriculture and Rural Development
Agriculture Crop husbandry;
Plant disease control;
Low Agriculture Productivity
Abandonment of traditional crops; Inadequate irrigation systems and unreliable rainfall; High cost of input; Poor farming methods; Poor quality inputs; Rural-urban migration; Low prices for farm produce; Poor infrastructural development;
Increase agricultural productivity; Ensure that the county attains food security status.
Increase total acreage under food and cash crops; Promote farming and consumption of traditional food crops;
Increase acreage under irrigation farming; Avail subsidised farm inputs; Promote modern farming technologies; Proper market linkages; Improve on bulking to ensure quality seeds; Enhance value addition and processing industries; Revitalise
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MTEF Sector
Sub-sector Link to national/ county functions
Issues/ Problems
Causes Development Objectives
Immediate Objective
Potential Strategic policy thrusts
Reduced effectiveness of extension services; Poor market linkages; Uneconomical sub-division of land; Crop pest and diseases
extension services; Encourage use of organic farm inputs; Improve infrastructure and market access; Intensify disease surveillance and pest control.
Livestock development
Animal husbandry;
Animal disease control;
Low livestock productivity
Poor infrastructural development; Reduced effectiveness of extension services; Lack of AI extension services; Unreliable rainfall; High cost of supplements; Inadequate market opportunities; Low producing breeds; Animal diseases.
Increase livestock productivity;
Promote livestock farming as a business;
Increase acreage under pasture; Rain water harvesting; Re-introduce AI services; Improve infrastructure and market access; Revitalise extension services; Avail subsidised livestock supplements; Intensify disease surveillance and control.
Fisheries Development
Animal husbandry;
Post harvest losses of fish
Lack of fish storage facilities
Raise farm income levels and also create employment
Promote fish farming;
Increase trout fish production; Increase value of fish produced.
Forestry and wildlife
Implementation of policies on natural resources and environmental conservation, including soil and water conservation, and forestry.
High rates of Environment Degradation
Poverty hence overdependence on wood fuel; Forest cover depletion;
To promote sustainable environment management and reduce degradation.
Increase land under farm forestry; Forest conservation;
Encourage agro-forestry to increase land under trees cover; Tree planting; Promote use of renewable forms of energy.
Co-operative development and marketing
Trade development and regulation in markets and co-operative
Poor market access
Poor management of cooperatives; Middlemen exploitation;
Improve market linkage
Strengthen the cooperative movement;
Promote agricultural enterprises, business initiatives and value addition;
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MTEF Sector
Sub-sector Link to national/ county functions
Issues/ Problems
Causes Development Objectives
Immediate Objective
Potential Strategic policy thrusts
societies Capacity building; .
General Economic, Commercial and Labour Affairs
Tourism Trade development and regulation of local tourism
Unexploited Tourism potential
Unexploited tourism sites; Poor road network; Low tourism marketing; Inadequate tourism facilities.
Promote the county as the most preferred tourist destination.
Attract more tourists to the county
Improve infrastructure; Tourism promotion campaign; Public - Private Partnership in exploitation of potential tourist destinations; Increase tourist facilities.
Labour Trade development and regulation
High rates of Unemployment
Inadequate skills; Low capacity of local industries and factories; Lack of diversification of agricultural activities; Poorly developed entrepreneurship skills.
Reduce unemployment levels.
Skills acquisition;
Increase courses offered in polytechnics; Promote agricultural enterprises, business initiatives and value addition; Empower the youth through skills and capacity transfer; Encourage local initiatives; Business incubation;
Energy, Infrastructure and ICT
Roads County transport, including county roads and public land transport
Poor Road Network
Poor planning and road reserves encroachment; Inadequate funding for road construction and maintenance; Poor drainage system; High levels of soil erosion; Hilly terrain.
Improve the County road network through maintenance to efficient and reliable levels.
Increase funding for development of road infrastructure
Create community awareness on drainage systems; Upgrading, maintenance and repair of roads and construction of bridges; Resurveying rural access roads; Grading and murraming of access roads; Enforce regulation to ensure non-encroachment; Ensure proper drainage system along all roads; Involve the local
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MTEF Sector
Sub-sector Link to national/ county functions
Issues/ Problems
Causes Development Objectives
Immediate Objective
Potential Strategic policy thrusts
communities in road maintenance.
Information and communication
Ensuring and coordinating the participation of communities and locations in governance at the local level
Poor ICT Infrastructure
Lack of modern ICT technologies;
Increase ICT coverage in the county
Increase trained manpower in ICT
Set up ICT training centres and colleges; Connection and installation of Fibre Optic Cable to both residential and business areas.
Environmental Protection, Water and Housing
Environment and Mineral Resources
Implementation of policies on natural resources and environmental conservation, including
soil and water conservation;
High rates of Environmental degradation
Poor farming methods; Poor liquid and solid waste-management; Unprotected water catchments, river banks and high rate of pollution.
To promote sustainable environment management and reduce degradation.
Increase the total acreage under soil conservation; Increase forest and vegetation cover;
Promote adopt ion of proper farming methods; Improve on the waste management; Protect catchments areas and river banks.
Water and Irrigation
Provision of water and sanitation services; Refuse removal, and solid waste disposal.
Poor Water and Sanitation Standards; Poor water harvesting methods; Inadequate water points.
Inadequate sewage systems and sanitary facilities coupled with low garbage collection and high levels of pollution; High demand for domestic water; Inadequate water treatment plants; Seasonal streams drying-up; Unprotected water sources; Inadequate boreholes; Decreasing levels of water in the rivers; High cost of water systems.
Provision of adequate and reliable water
Increase the No. of HHs with access to clean piped water
Improve sanitation and drainage systems; and improve solid waste disposal; Construction of treatment plant to provide safe, clean drinking water; Drilling of boreholes; Protection of water sources; Rehabilitate stalled water projects; Clustering of small projects for effective and efficient management;
Housing County planning and development of housing sub-sector
Mushrooming of Slums in Urban Centres
High rate of family break-ups; Poor urban planning;
To reduce informal settlement in the County
To reduce the number of people living in informal settlements
Improve planning and adherence to plans; Curb rural-
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MTEF Sector
Sub-sector Link to national/ county functions
Issues/ Problems
Causes Development Objectives
Immediate Objective
Potential Strategic policy thrusts
High population growth; High rate of rural-urban migration.
urban migration; Sensitise people on family planning; Counselling of families to reduce break-ups.
Health Medical Services
Health services in health facilities and pharmacies
Poor Health Standards
Inadequate facilities & equipment; Inadequate land for expansion; Shortage of personnel and drugs; High poverty levels; Poor road network; Inadequate health education and Poor feeding habits;
Increase access to quality health care
Reduce the average distance to health facility
Rehabilitate, upgrade health facilities and provision of adequate facilities, equipment, personnel, and drugs; Promote preventive health services and community health education; Create public awareness and Integrated community based health care; Provision of ITNS;
Public Health Promotion of primary health care;
Water and sanitation services
Poor health and sanitation
High Pollution levels and poor quality of water; High Human disease incidences such as malaria; Poor hygiene and sanitation systems.
Increase access to quality health care
Increasing the number of community health workers
Improve toilet facilities using locally available materials; Increase training for community health workers.
Education Education Pre-primary education, village polytechnics, home craft centres and childcare facilities.
Low Standards of Education
Inadequate education facilities; Land for expansion and shortage of teachers; Under developed education infrastructure; High incidences of child labour; Poor supervision and
Improve the quality and standards of education offered in the County.
Increase the completion rate in primary schools; Increase primary school retention rate; Improve the Teacher: Pupil ratio to 1:30;
Construction of storey facilities and purchase of equipment; Recruitment of new teachers; Increase funding to education programmes; Sensitization of community and awareness campaigns against drugs
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MTEF Sector
Sub-sector Link to national/ county functions
Issues/ Problems
Causes Development Objectives
Immediate Objective
Potential Strategic policy thrusts
low motivation among staff; Low transition rate and high drop-out rates; Poor reading culture. High poverty levels and rising No. of OVC Drug abuse e.g. miraa.
and enforce the policy for prohibition of selling drugs to students; Improve and upgrade existing tertiary institutions; Improved coordination of bursary programmes; Increased Support for OVCs; Introduce ICT based school programs; Enhance supervision and management.
Governance, Justice, Law & Order
State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security
Control of drugs
Insecurity High levels of poverty and unemployment; High levels of drug abuse, idleness and school dropout; Lenient punishment and ignorance of law; Inadequate security facilities and personnel.
To enhance the security status in the County
Reduce crime rate by 40 percent by 2015
Drug abuse awareness campaign; Hire more security personnel; Construct more security facilities; Intensify community policing programs and patrols; Security Infrastructure development.
Public Administration and International Relations
Planning Ensuring and coordinating the participation of communities and locations in governance at the local level
Poor information uptake among the community
Low awareness levels among the community; Lack of an information management system;
Provide development information at County level
Create public awareness on development; Improve capacity of at staff.
Establish a Resource Centre in the County; Establish digital villages in the County; Set up an information management system; Establishment of one County Statistics Bureau for information sharing; Creation of a county website;
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MTEF Sector
Sub-sector Link to national/ county functions
Issues/ Problems
Causes Development Objectives
Immediate Objective
Potential Strategic policy thrusts
Social Protection, Culture and Recreation
Social Development
Control of drugs and pornography
Drug Abuse High rate of unemployment, and idleness; High school drop-out rate; High family break-up rate; Moral decay; Negative cultural beliefs. Availability of easy money from sale of Miraa
To reduce drug abuse among the youth
Reduce the school dropout rates; Reduce the no. of youth abusing drug.
Organising youth events; Promote formation of youth groups and initiatives; Counselling of youths on dangers of drug abuse; Promote positive culture.
Special Programme
Control of pornography
High Prevalence Rate of HIV and AIDS
High level of stigma; Inadequate guidance and counselling personnel; High number of OVCs; High poverty level; Moral decay.
Reduce prevalence in the county.
Reduce HIV prevalence rates; Establish more VCTs; Provide home based care; Increase the contraceptive acceptance;
Intensify behaviour change communication, awareness creation and establishment of youth friendly centres; Increase resources to the county; Rapid response initiative for disease outbreaks; Strengthen coordination among the county players; Capacity build community organizations fighting the scourge; Encourage couple testing; Increase access to PMTCT service.
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CHAPTER THREE:
COUNTY SPATIAL FRAMEWORK
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3.0 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains a spatial depiction of social and economic projects and programmes in Embu County. The chapter sets out objectives of the county in a spatial form indicating the land use patterns, outlining the spatial reconstruction and gives guidance to the location of projects. It also sets out basic guidelines for land use, assessment of environmental impact of projects, indicates where public and private land should take place, alienates edges of municipalities and urban areas within its jurisdiction and sets out a capital investment guideline. The main object of this chapter is to:
a. To provide a spatial framework depicting the existing projects b. To depict sites for the proposed projects c. To identify public land for future investment and development
Implementation of development projects have a spatial dimension and depend on several factors especially natural resources and population. There is therefore need to develop a Spatial framework which will guide the location of projects in Embu county. Key sectors that will require a special plan include Agriculture, Water, Health, Education, tourism, trade and information technology sectors. 3.1 Sectors Infrastructure in Embu county can be divided into social and physical infrastructure Social infrastructure include Universities, Colleges, schools, health institutions and recreation facilities. Physical infrastructure includes road networks, water reticulation, electricity distribution and sewer networks. 3.1.2 Education There are over 766 educational institutions scattered across Embu County. There are over 282 early childhood centres, 468 primary schools and163 secondary schools, there are three public university collages and two private universities. There are over 50 accredited middle level collages and 20 youth polytechnics. The current education policy promotes the establishment of a secondary school and an early childhood centre in each primary. This will increase the number of these institutions in the County.
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3.1.3 Health Embu general hospital is the main referral hospital in Embu County. Sub County hospitals exist at Runyenjes, siakago and Ishiara. Health centres, dispensaries and clinics spread across the county. Private health institutions and clinics exist across the County.
3.1.3 Recreation Facilities Facilities in this category include stadia, playing grounds, public parks and social halls. Embu County is limited in terms of these facilities and only has Embu stadium, Runyenjes and Siakago grounds. . 3.1.4 Hydro Electric Power (HEP) Hydro electric power generated from generation stations located on Tana river produces about 80.2 per cent of the hydro power generated in the country yet only 25.9 per cent of the households in Embu County are connected. These connections are concentrated in urban centres. The HEP generating dams are indicated in the map shown below:
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3.1.5 Water Sources Rivers constitute the main sources of domestic and irrigation water in Embu County. The major rivers in Embu County are Tana, kii, Rupingazi, Thiba, Thuci and Ena. Over 40% of the residents obtain water from rivers, 35% from piped systems, 30% and 21%. The five water dams located along Tana river also provide water for domestic use for Embu county residents within Mbeere sub county. 3.1.6 Minerals Embu County is endowed with mineral resources whose value and potential has not been determined. Sand harvesting and stone quarrying are the main minninig activites in the County. Mbeere sub County share the same geological formation with the neighbouring Kitui (Mui basin) and Tharaka Nithi Counties where mineral prospecting is being undertaken. There is therefore need to undertake a detailed geological survey, mineral mapping and exploration in Embu county. 3.1.7 Tourism Tourism sector has a high potential in the county for both local and international tourists. Some of the available sites are caves, waterfalls and rocky hills. These sites are spread across the county. A part from Mt. Kenya National park and Mwea game reserves, the rest are not gazetted. This leads to the destruction of these sites through encroachment. The county is also a gateway to Mt. Kenya which, if aggressively marketed can bring huge incomes to the county. The county is also a host to a number of hydro-electric power dams which are a source of tourist attraction for both local and international tourists. Wildlife is also a significant source of attraction for tourists. There is need to identify, map, protect, develop and conserve tourist sites to promote both local and international tourism in Embu County. There exists potential for by constructing high level hotel near Mt. Kenya and Mwea game reserve. Expansion of Embu airstrip to international standards will raise potential for development of five star hotels in the region. The map below depicts some of the tourist attraction sites in the county:
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3.2 Human Settlements
Embu County depicts a rural settlement pattern. The average land holding size is 0.8ha. however the average land sizes in Embu North and Embu East Sub Counties have smaller individual land sizes than in Mbeere South and North sub-counties. The primary towns in Embu County are Embu with a projected (2017) population of 40,942, Runyenjes (3,080), Siakago (2,372) people. There are over 33 other small towns scattered in Embu County. Most of these centres are located in high agricultural potential areas. The map below shows distribution of towns and market centres within Embu County.
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3.3 Spatial distribution of proposed projects in Embu County A number of projects have been proposed for implementation by various agents in Embu County. The map below shows the spatial distribution of some of these projects on the ground:
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CHAPTER FOUR:
LINKAGES WITH OTHER PLANS
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4.0 INTRODUCTION This chapter provides the linkage of the County Integrated Development Plan with the Kenya Vision 2030, the Medium Term Plans, Millennium Development Goals and the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. It also provides the linkage with sectoral and urban plans within the County
4.1 Implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 and Medium Term Plan at the County Sessional Paper Number 10 of 2012 on Kenya Vision 2030 is the National Policy Economic Blueprint that entrenches Kenya Vision 2030 as the long term development strategy for Kenya. The Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform Kenya into a modern, globally competitive, middle income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens. Kenya Vision 2030 is a product of highly participatory, consultative and inclusive stakeholder’s process conducted throughout the country and in all sectors of the economy. The Vision is anchored on three key pillars: economic; social; and political. The Economic Pillar aims to achieve an average Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 10 per cent per annum and sustain the same till 2030 in order to generate more resources to reinvigorate the economy to meet its envisaged goals and aspirations. The key sectors in this pillar include: tourism, agriculture and livestock, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and financial services. A seventh sector, oil and mineral resources, has now been added taking cognisance of the recent developments. The Social Pillar seeks to build a just and cohesive society with social equity in a clean and secure environment. The main sectors under this pillar include education and training, health, water and irrigation, environment, housing and urbanization, gender, sports, youth and culture. The Political Pillar aims at realizing a democratic political system founded on issue based politics that respect the rule of law, and protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of every individual in the Kenyan society. The three pillars are anchored on a number of foundations, which serve as enablers that create an environment that is geared towards the realisation of Vision 2030. These include: macroeconomic stability; continuity in governance reforms; enhanced equity and wealth creation opportunities for the poor; infrastructure; energy; Science, Technology and Innovation; Land Reforms; Human Resource Development; Security and Public Sector Reforms. An additional enabler, national values and ethics, has been included following the passing of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The Kenya Vision 2030 is to be implemented in successive five year Medium Term Plans. The first plan covered the period 2008-2012. The Medium Term Plan (MTP 2013-17) is the second in a series of successive 5-year plans under which the Kenya Vision
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2030 is to be implemented. The second MTP 2013-2017 draws on lessons learnt in implementing the first MTP. It seeks to implement the flagship projects identified under Vision 2030 over the five year period together with incomplete flagship and other projects and programmes in the previous Medium Term plan. It will also take due cognisance of the devolved structure of government following promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and recent discovery of oil and mineral resources. The broad key priority areas which will be the focus of the Second MTP include: employment creation; development of human resource through expansion and improvement in quality education, health and other social services; reducing the dependence of the economy on rain fed agriculture through expansion of irrigation; higher investment in alternative and green sources of energy; improving the economy’s competitiveness through increased investment and modernization of infrastructure; increasing the ratio of saving, investment and exports to GDP; implementation of key Kenya Vision 2030 Flagship projects including development of LAPSSET Corridor; improving national security; promoting national values and ethics; and continue implementing the Constitution including devolution. County Government Act, 2012, stipulates that county government shall plan for the county and no public funds shall be appropriated outside a planning framework developed by the County Executive Committee and approved by the County Assembly. This Act along with the Public Financial Management Act, 2012, therefore calls for preparation of a County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) which must be aligned to the National Development Plan. In view of this, County Integrated Development Plans and other plans provided in the County Government Act will be aligned to Kenya Vision 2030 and the Medium Term Plan 2013-2017. As such CIDPs will provide the essential linkages of the National and County Governments by facilitating the implementation of Vision 2030 flagship projects as well as other projects and programmes that will ensure implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 at both levels of Government. County governments therefore must embrace the Kenya Vision 2030 and Medium Term Plans during preparation of county development plans. In particular, they are envisaged to support implementation of Vision 2030 flagship projects that may be domiciled in or cut across the counties. In addition, counties will need to identify specific projects and programmes for implementation over the medium term period towards achievement of the Kenya Vision 2030 and MDG goals. The Embu County Integrated Development Plan form the basis for county planning and development process by providing the requisite benchmarks and information required for preparation of the CIDPs.
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4.2 Implementation of the Kenya Constitution 2010 at the County The Constitution of Kenya (2010) prescribes national values and principles of governance which include sharing and devolution of power. It creates a two-tier government: a national government and 47 county governments. The Fourth Schedule delineates the functions of the national and county governments. A total of 14 functions have been devolved to the counties. The main ones include: county planning and development; agriculture; county health services; control of air pollution, noise pollution, other public nuisances and outdoor advertising; cultural activities, public entertainment and public amenities; county roads and transport; animal control and welfare; trade development and regulation; pre-primary education and village polytechnics; specific national government policies on natural resources and environmental conservation; county public works and services; fire fighting services and disaster management; and, control of drugs and pornography. Emphasis is also made for the counties to ensure participatory development and capacities are developed at the county and community level. Five laws which provide the framework for devolution have been enacted, namely: Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011; The County Governments Act, 2012; The Transition to Devolved Government Act, 2012; The Intergovernmental Relations Act, 2012 and The Public Finance Management Act, 2012. The PFM Act 2012 provides for effective and efficient management of public resources. Article 125 of the Act requires the budget process for county governments in any financial year to consist of integrated development planning process which include long term and medium term planning as well as financial and economic priorities for the county over the medium term. Articles 126 of the Act further obligates each county government to prepare an integrated development plan that includes strategic priorities for the medium term that reflect the county government's priorities and plans, a description of how the county government is responding to changes in the financial and economic environment; and, programmes to be delivered. The County Governments are composed of the County Executive Committee and County Assemblies. The County Executive Committee is expected to supervise the administration and delivery of services to citizens as well as conceptualize and implement policies and county legislation. The County Assembly is a legislative organ and will play an oversight role on all County public institutions including the urban areas and cities. The County Governments are required to prepare the County Integrated Development Plans to enable prioritisation of socio-economic development issues at the local level. This is mandatory before the funding of county projects and programmes. The County Integrated Development Plan seeks to provide the baseline information which will guide the execution of the foregoing functions.
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4.3 Implementation of the MDGs at the county Level The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are internationally accepted standards for measuring progress towards poverty alleviation. They were agreed upon at the UN Millennium Summit in 2000 where world leaders made and adopted a declaration to ‘free all men, women and children from the abject and dehumanizing conditions of extreme poverty’. The eight MDGs to be met by 2015 are drawn from this declaration. The eight MDGs have time-bound targets and indicators for measuring progress in the areas of: poverty alleviation, education, gender equality and empowerment of women, child and maternal health, reducing HIV/AIDS and communicable diseases, environmental sustainability, and building a Global Partnership for Development. Kenya is one of the signatories to the Declaration and is committed to achieve the MDGs. This commitment has resulted in commendable progress in achieving a number of these goals though some are still facing challenges. As we pursue development agenda at the county level, we need to fast track the achievement of these goals. 4.3.1 Status of Implementation of the MDGs at the County Level MDG 1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger According to the 2005/2006 Kenya Integrated Household and Budget Survey (KIBHS) 43.5 per cent of the county population is living in abject poverty. The MDG targets are unlikely to be met by 2015 if current trends are not reversed. The county has intensively invested in poverty reduction measures especially in reduction of food poverty which stands at 39 per cent. This is being done through use of irrigation and diversification of crops. The trend is in harmony with the national levels which reduced from 52.6 per cent in 1997 to 45.9 per cent in 2005/06. There is need to focus on the efforts that will increase food production and provide employment to majority of the population in the county. MDG 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education The county gross enrolment rate for primary school stands at 99.76 per cent which is way above the national level of 95.7 per cent while the county net enrolment rate is 94 per cent. This is an indication that MDG target is likely to be met by 2015. Nationally, primary school net enrolment rates increased from 73.7 per cent in 2000 to 92.9 in 2009. Gross Enrolments Rates increased from 88.7 per cent in 2000 to 110.7 per cent in 2009. The primary to secondary transition rate in the county is 87 per cent which is higher than the national one at 66.9 per cent in 2009. This was aided by the government’s decision to waive tuition fees in public secondary schools. There is however need to provide adequate necessary facilities such as classrooms and laboratories to facilitate provision of quality education.
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MDG 3: Promote Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women The boy to girl ratio in primary schools and secondary schools are 1:1 and 1:0.9 respectively indicating that gender parity in primary and secondary education is doing well in the county. The Constitution of Kenya 2010 calls for increase of the proportion of women in the public appointments. However measures need to be enhanced to protect the boy child who is becoming endangered due to child labour and drug abuse in the Miraa growing areas of the county. This MDG goal is likely to be achieved by 2015. At the national level the boy to girl ratio in primary schools was 1:0.958 in 2009, indicating that gender parity in county is at par with the national performance. Gender parity in schools is likely to be achieved by 2015. Civic education is necessary to educate the people the need to take care of both boys and girls and provide them with education without discrimination. MDG 4: Reduce child mortality The county had infant mortality rate of 44 per 1,000 live births against the national rate of 54 per 1,000 live births in the year 2012. Full immunization coverage is now at 98 per cent with child mortality 11.4 per 1,000 while the Under 5 mortality rate 49 per 1000 against the 79 per 1,000 nationally. The goal is highly likely to be met by 2015 with increased efforts. Increased immunization and drugs for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV are available in almost all Government health facilities. MDG 5: Improve maternal Health The proportion of delivery at health facility in 2012 stood at 83.1 per cent far above the national performance of 43 per cent. There are low incidences of maternal mortality due to the improvement and construction of new health facilities which reduced the distance to the nearest health facility to 6.8Km. This means that more expectant mothers are able to access skilled health personnel. This goal is likely to be met by 2015, while 43 per cent of deliveries took place in health facilities. Maternal mortality rate decreased from 488 in 2008/09 to 338 per 100,000 in 2012. This indicates that the county is fairing on well compared to the national rate of 495 per 100,000. There was an increase in contraceptive use by married women from 39.3 to 69 per cent in 2003 and 2012 respectively. However, the progress towards achievement of this goal is rather slow. The health facilities need to be increased and equipped adequately to take care of mothers. MDG 6: Combat HIV and AIDS, Malaria and other diseases The county has HIV prevalence rate at 4.0 per cent which is below the 5.6 per cent of national level. Children under 5 sleeping under treated bed net stood at 21.6 per cent. There is increased access to HIV and AIDS management services in the county. There is increased use of condoms and ARVs in the meaning that the goal is likely to be met by 2015. The targets are unlikely to be met by 2015 if current trends prevail. More and more campaigns are needed on use of condoms, being faithful and living positively if infected.
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MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability Access to clean drinking water remains a big challenge in the lower parts of the county. The average distance to the nearest water point being 1.5Km. The proportion of households with pit latrine was 87 per cent. Afforestation is being promoted and more people are planting trees. Access to clean drinking water increased to 63.4 per cent in 2008/09 from 57 per cent in 2005/06 and 49.4 per cent in 2003. The proportion of urban and rural households obtaining their water from clean sources in 2008/9 is 90.8 per cent and 53.8 per cent respectively. The proportion of households with access to improved sanitation was at 22.6 per cent in 2008/09 having increased from 19.4 per cent in 2003. The targets are unlikely to be met by 2015 if current trends prevail.
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CHAPTER FIVE: IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
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5.0 Introduction The chapter outlines the institutional framework and organizational flow that will be followed in implementing the plan. It also outlines the stakeholders in the County, and the roles that they play and how their functions are accommodated to avoid duplication of efforts.
5.0 Organizational Flow The county will implant the projects using the hierarchy as shown below;
List of Acronyms Admin. – Administration Aff. – Affairs Agric. – Agriculture Co-‐op. – Cooperative Cty. – County Cult. – Culture Chl. – Children Educ. – Education Emp. – Empowerment Fin. -‐ Finance Ged. -‐ Gender Hlth. -‐ Health Indust. – Industry Industrz. -‐ Industrialization
Invest. -‐ Investment Irri. – Irrigation Nat. – Natural Off -‐ Officer Pry. -‐ Primary Res. – Resources Serv. – Services Soc. – Social Spts. – Sports Yth. -‐ Youth Tech. – Technical Trans – Transport Rds. -‐ Roads Plan. -‐ Planning Wat – Water
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Governor: The County Governor and the Deputy County Governor are the chief executive and deputy chief executive of the county respectively. In the process of performing their mandate, the County Executive Committee will be assist in policy formulation and having the departments they represent understand what the executive expects of them. The Governor will provide:
• Leadership in the county’s governance and development. • Leadership to the county executive committee and administration based on the
county policies and plans. • Promote democracy, good governance, unity and cohesion within the county. • Promote peace and order within the county. • Promote the competitiveness of the county. • Accountable for the management and use of the county resources while
promoting and facilitating citizen participation in the development of policies and plans, and delivery of services in the county.
County Executive Committee: County Treasury: Is responsible for developing and implementing financial and economic policies in the county; preparing the annual budget for the county and coordinating the preparation of estimates of revenue and expenditure of the county government; coordinating the implementation of the budget of the county government; mobilizing resources for funding the budgetary requirements of the county government and putting in place mechanisms to raise revenue and resources; managing the county government's public debt and other obligations and developing a framework of debt control for the county; consolidating the annual appropriation accounts and other financial statements of the county government in a format determined by the Accounting Standards Board; acting as custodian of the inventory of the county government's assets except where provided otherwise by other legislation or the Constitution; ensuring compliance with accounting standards prescribed and published by the Accounting Standards Board from time to time; ensuring proper management and control of, and accounting for the finances of the county government and its entities in order to promote efficient and effective use of the county's budgetary resources; maintaining proper accounts and other records in respect of the County Revenue Fund, the County Emergencies Fund and other public funds administered by the county government; monitoring the county government's entities to ensure compliance with PFM Act 2012 and effective management of their funds, efficiency and transparency and, in particular, proper accountability for the expenditure of those funds; assisting county government entities in developing their capacity for efficient, effective and transparent financial management, upon request; providing the National Treasury with information which it may require to carry out its responsibilities under the Constitution and .the PFM Act 2012; issuing circulars with respect to financial matters relating to county government entities; advising the county government entities, the County Executive Committee and the county assembly on financial matters; strengthening financial and fiscal relations
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between the national government and county governments in performing their functions; reporting regularly to the county assembly on the implementation of the annual county budget; and taking any other action to further the implementation of the PFM Act 2012 in relation to the county. County Chief Officers: County Chief Officer reports suspected offences that may have been committed under the PFM Act 2012. He or she shall notifies the County Executive Committee member for finance and take all practicable steps to report the matter to the relevant law enforcement authority to enable that authority to investigate the suspected offence and, if evidence of the offence is discovered, to institute proceedings to prosecute any person who is alleged to have committed it. Devolved County Level Units: The units are responsible for policy formulation, guidance, service provision and enforcement of rules and regulations. The units are also responsible for prioritizing in their operational areas. Stakeholders: Are responsible for prioritizing county programmes and projects while ensuring sustainability and ownership. They also fund programmes and projects.
5.2 Stakeholders in the County
There are various stakeholders in the county that are involved in various sectors. A comprehensive list of these stakeholders is provided in chapter seven. These stakeholders are in the chapter below (chapter seven) listed per sector in which they work/ perform they activities. The various stakeholders range from Community Based Organisations (CBO’s), Non- Governmental Organisations (NGO’s), Faith Based Organisations (FBO’s), Government institutions and others actors in various sectors.
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CHAPTER SIX
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FRAMEWORK
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6.0 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains the budget projection required for managing the County Government. It includes the resources that are available for capital projects development, the strategies for revenue enhancement and their projections for the plan period. It also includes strategies for asset management, financial management, and capital financing. Revenue enhancement strategies, resource sharing with the central government, means of attracting external funding are also included.
6.1 Capital Projects Funding The implementation of capital projects contained in this plan will be funded through budgetary allocation from the National Government, grants and loans from development partners. Private Public Partnership will also be employed on a case by case basis where circumstances allow for such partnerships. Non governmental agencies whose mandate lies in the various functions of the County functions will also be welcome to participate in project implementation for general public good.
6.2 Strategies for Raising Revenue The Government of Kenya has been increasingly constrained in mobilizing the required financial and technical resources required to cope with the rising demand for development projects and provision of services. Rapid economic growth, growing urban population, increasing rural–urban migration, and all-round social and economic development have compounded the pressure on the existing infrastructure, and increased the demand–supply gap. In addition, donor commitments, though appealing, have been unable to bridge the financial requirements gap. National governments in developing as well as developed countries have been using Public Private Partnership (PPPs) arrangements for improved delivery of services. Governments have used such arrangements in providing public goods such as transport (roads, railways, toll bridges), education (schools and universities), healthcare (hospitals and clinics), waste management (collection, waste-to-energy plants), and water (collection, treatment, and distribution) infrastructure. The contribution of PPPs in enhancing development of the economy cannot be underated. In Kenya, there has been considerable progress in the last 5 years in attracting private investment into the country. There is a, however, potential for Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to contribute more and help bridge the gap. To this end, the Kenyan Government has developed a PPPs framework. The County Government of Embu will strive to use this developed framework towards attaining meaningful development in the county. To achieve this, the county intends to host forums and conferences intended to woo investors. The county will further explore
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new and innovative financing methods where private sector investment can be attracted through mutually agreed arrangements. Since neither the public sector nor the private sector can meet the financial requirements in isolation, the PPPs model presents a logical, viable, and necessary option for them to work together. It is hoped that PPPs will deliver efficiency gains and enhanced impact of the investments. The efficient use of resources, availability of modern technology, better project design and implementation, and improved operations combine to deliver efficiency and effectiveness gains, which are not readily produced in a public sector project. Further, the long gestation period of infrastructure projects requires sustainable financial and operational capacity. Therefore, there is increasing reluctance in both the public and private sectors to absorb all the costs and assume all the risks of building and operating these assets independently. The county of Embu also expects to gain from resources mobilized by the National Treasury. According to Article 226 of the Constitution, it is the duty of the National Treasury to mobilize domestic and external resources for financing national and county governments. The county will further look at the framework available for raising credit as a source of funding. This will target heavy development expenditure if such development is vital to ensure take off in the various productive sectors. The County Treasury will liaise with the National Government towards attaining this objective. The County Treasury will among others undertake these functions towards achieving its mandate as it is required to mobilize resources for funding of the budgetary requirements of the county government and putting in place mechanisms to raise revenue and resources. The county also expects to receive grants from development partners for various projects. It should be noted that under the PFM Act 2012, rregulations approved by parliament shall provide for the administration, control and management of grants, including procedures to ensure that grants are spent on the basis of the Integrated County Development Plan.
6.3 Assets and Financial Management Article 201 of The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 lays down the principles of Public Finance which include openness, accountability and public participation in financial matters. It recommends a Public Finance Framework that will promote an equitable society. The Public Finance Management Act, 2012 Section 103 establishes the County Treasuries. The County Treasury, subject to the Constitution, will monitor, evaluate and oversee the management of public finances and economic affairs of the county government including developing and implementing financial and economic policies in the county; preparing the annual budget for the county and coordinating the preparation of estimates of revenue and expenditure of the county government; coordinating the implementation of the budget of the county government; mobilizing resources for
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funding the budgetary requirements of the county government and putting in place mechanisms to raise revenue and resources. The County Treasury will also ensure compliance with accounting standards prescribed and published by the Accounting Standards Board from time to time. It will also ensure proper management and control of, and accounting for the finances of the county government and its entities in order to promote efficient and effective use of the county's budgetary resources.
6.4 Resources from the National Government To support the devolution framework, several acts of parliament have been enacted: The Urban and Cities Act 2011; The County Government Act, 2012; The transition to Devolved Government Act 2012; The Inter-government Relations Act, 2012; The Public finance management Act, 2012; The County Government Public Finance Transition Act, 2013. The constitution and many of these laws require “Integrated Development Planning” as the process of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of budget fund and mechanism for addressing the county mandate under the Construction of Kenya 2010. Release of funds from the national government will depend on whether a county has developed an integrated development plan. Integrated development planning is defined as a process through which efforts at national and devolved levels of government and other relevant public institutions are coordinated at local level, and through which economic, social, environmental, legal and spatial aspects of development are brought together to produce a plan that meets the need and targets set for the benefit of local communities. Part XI of the County Government Act 2012 obligates the county government by to ensure harmony of the integrated development plan with the national plans, and other sub-county plans such sectoral plan, spatial plans and urban and city plans which are located in the county. In accordance with article 106, the plan will thereby provide mechanism for linking the county and national planning processes with the MTEF budgetary system. The budget process for county governments consists of an integrated development planning process, which include both long term and medium term planning. The integrated plan establishes financial and economic priorities for the county over the medium term and makes an overall estimation of the county government's revenues and expenditures. Based on estimates from The Commission on Revenue Allocation, The County of Embu is expected to receive Kshs. 3,364,281,092 for the financial year 2013/14. This allocation has been determined based on the county population (45%), poverty index (20%), land area (8%) basic equal share (25%) and fiscal responsibility
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(2%). Although prorated, prudent public resource management as stipulated in the PFM Act 2012 will determine the amount the county receives in future based on fiscal responsibility. In addition, The County government of Embu intends to raise Kshs. 439 million in local revenue. All funds available will collectively create a fund for both recurrent and development expenditure. There are no outstanding or committed donor grants or such other funding that has been confirmed as at the end of August 2013 that would supplement this fund.
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CHAPTER SEVEN:
DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAMMES AND PROJETCS
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7.0 INTRODUCTION This chapter presents a highlight of programmes identified in various forums including, Vision 2030 and the first MTP dissemination forums; MTEF consultative forums; the 2nd MTP Consultations and other development consultations at other devolved levels. The chapter presents the projects and programmes as follows; On-going projects, (flagship and others), stalled projects, outstanding proposed projects and new proposals. The information is presented based on the Medium Term Expenditure Framework budgeting system. Nine sectors have been used, namely, Agriculture and Rural Development; General Economic, Commercial and Labour Affairs (GECLA); Energy, Infrastructure and ICT; Environmental Protection, Water and Housing; Health; Education; Governance, Justice, Law and Order; Public Administration and International Relations; and Social Protection Culture and Recreation. For each of the MTEF sectors, the national sector vision and mission are stated. In addition, the county’s response to the sector vision and mission and the role of the stakeholders are explained. Finally, the priorities identified during the Medium Term Plan (2013-2017) county consultations are presented as new proposals. Cross Cutting issues in each sector are also included.
7.1 Agriculture and Rural Development Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy and livelihood of the people of Embu County. The sector employs 70.1 per cent of the population and 87.9 per cent of the households are engaged in agricultural activities. The sector comprises of the following eight sub-sectors: Agriculture; Livestock Development; Cooperative Development and Marketing; Lands; Fisheries Development; Forestry and Wildlife; National Land Commission and Agricultural Research & Development (ARD). 7.1.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision: An innovative, commercially-oriented and modern Agriculture and Rural Development Sector. Mission: To improve livelihoods of Kenyans through promotion of competitive agriculture, sustainable livestock and fisheries sub-sectors, growth of a viable cooperatives sub-sector, equitable distribution and sustainable management of land resources and sustainable management of forestry and wildlife resources. 7.1.2 County Response to the Sector Vision and Mission The agriculture sub-sector has promoted the use of improved seed of the traditional food crops/drought resistant crop varieties which address the issue of food security better in the semi-arid areas by providing them at the farm level. There is continuous farmer training on ecologically sustainable land use methods and farming systems. These coupled with the harnessing of water for irrigation has improved the food situation in the
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county. This is expected to further improve the livelihoods and social wellbeing of the people. The farmers are also learning to practice farming as a business in future. The livestock sub sector has introduced better livestock species, which have adapted to the climatic condition of the county. This has been achieved through continuous upgrading of the local species through cross breeding. This has improved the production under livestock. The forestry sub sector has continuously preserved the environment through collaborative means and enforcement of forestry laws. Farmers have been trained on environmental friendly farming methods, which enhance forestry cover, and conservation. Self-reliability through introduction of commercial forestry in the farms has preserved indigenous forestry. 7.1.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector Stakeholder Role
Department of Agriculture
To promote the use of farm inputs i.e. fertilizer and hybrid seed; Capacity building for both the staff and farmers; It’s the driving engine in extension provision through focal area approach: Support offices with ICT; Promote income generation activities.
Department of Livestock Development
To increase production of milk, meat, eggs, honey, hides and skins, and other animal products.
Development partners
Promotes tree production, farm mechanization, improved seed use; Provision of start-up materials for demonstrations and trainings; Enhancing dissemination of livestock market prices through bill boards for bulletins; Capacity building for both the staff and farmers.
Non-Governmental Organization
Promoting the micro-finance issues within the community; Financial support to carry out trainings in soil conservation and tree planting.
Faith Based Organization (FBOs)
Promote Agricultural programmes that complement the work like soil and water conservation, agro-processing, organic farming promotion and promote group activities as well.
Arid Lands Resource Management Project
Facilitates water harvesting and conservation ventures by the community and capacity building on environmental conservation; Funding of proposals; Provision of funds to respond to emergencies like disease outbreaks; Collaborate in provision of extension services.
Land Adjudication and Settlement
Registering of land rights and interest over trust land.
7.1.4 Sub-sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies
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Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Agriculture
Minimize post harvest and on-farm losses; Increase use of agricultural inputs; Improve productivity per unit area; Provide disease free planting materials; Increase farm income; Develop appropriate technologies; disseminate information to farmers; Provide and facilitate collaborative extension services.
Inadequate technological know –how; High cost of farm inputs; Weak farmers’ organizations; Environmental degradation; Crop diseases; Low incomes; Declining soil fertility; Under production per unit area; Small farm sizes; Low staffing; Inadequate resources.
Capacity building for farmers and staff; Promotion of high value crops and diversification, Promotion of emerging crops; Access to inputs by resource poor farmers, ‘break the cycle’; Value addition, farming as business; Promotion of traditional food crops; Participatory research and technology dissemination; Development of appropriate crop varieties; Facilitate access to markets for agricultural products;
Livestock Development
Develop appropriate technologies; disseminate Information to farmers; promote production of milk, meat, eggs, honey, hides and skins, and other animal products efficiently; Provide and facilitate of collaborative extension services; Facilitate livestock marketing; Promote value addition through processing of animal products; Promote animal husbandry as a business through equipping farmers with necessary capacity and training; Disease control through vaccinations and surveillances;
Inadequate technological know –how; High cost of farm inputs; Low incomes; Low staffing; Inadequate resource; High cost of good animal breeds; High cost of the artificial insemination services.
Capacity building for farmers and staff; Access to inputs by resource poor farmers; Value addition, livestock farming as business; Increase access to agricultural information; Participatory research and technology dissemination; Facilitate access to markets for livestock products; Increase livestock output and productivity; Promote and enhance ICT usage for improved management and dissemination of information; Provision of high quality skins and hide through supervision of traders; Improvement of livestock breeds through supervision of licensed artificial insemination service providers.
Fisheries Development
Develop appropriate technologies; Disseminate information to farmers; Provide and facilitate collaborative extension services.
Inadequate technological know –how; High cost of farm inputs; Low incomes; Low staffing.
Capacity building for farmers and staff; Access to inputs by resource poor farmers; Value addition, fish farming as business; Increase access to agricultural
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Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
information; Participatory research and technology dissemination; Facilitate access to markets for fish products; Increase fish output and productivity;
Co-operative Development
Accessibility to the market; Value adding on the farm produce; Enhance awareness to market information; Improve on governance; Ensure availability of farm credit.
Low capital base; Poor management; Lack of adequate market information and collection tools; High competition; Lack of extension services.
Intensify training; Encourage registration of cooperatives in productive sector; Increase and enhance shares subscription.
Lands Enhance land adjudication and settlement.
Under utilization of land resources; Small sub-divisions; High population; Inadequate funding to speed up land adjudication process.
Continue with land adjudication and settlement in the County; Participatory approach to land use planning; Provide information to communities on land matters.
Forestry and Wildlife
Create wildlife conservation awareness; Reduce human wildlife conflict; Control illegal logging in Mt. Kenya.
Insufficient funds; Limited manpower; Low levels of awareness.
Construct wildlife barriers; Engage more personnel and link with other law enforcement agencies; Enhance wildlife conservation education programmes.
7.1.5 Project and Programme Priorities
i. On-going Projects/Programmes
Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities Shomap Funded Pilot Initiative market project. Kanja Market-Kagaari NW Loc; Runyenjes Div; Runyenjes constituency
Improve marketing of horticultural produce Market linkages between producers and buyers
1 market Identification of sites, survey works, Designs, and construction
Karurumo Market –Kyeni South Loc, Kyeni Div Runyenjes constituency
Improve marketing of horticultural produce Market linkages between producers and buyers
1 market Identification of sites, survey works, Designs, and construction
NMK- in both divisions – Nembure & Central
Food security - support health and
The project targets self
Capacity building Funding of groups
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities Manyatta constituency nutrition - private sector
participation in food security improvement
sufficiency in food production.
Follow up on funded groups Proposal vetting
UPAP - in both divisions – Nembure & Central Manyatta constituency
To improve food security and reduce poverty in Urban and Peri- urban areas of Kenya
Urban households including the urban poor and vulnerable groups
Demonstrations of various technologies Field days
SHEP UP - in both divisions – Nembure & Central Manyatta constituency
Training small holder horticulture farmers for improved production and marketing of produce
5 horticultural crop producing and marketing groups.
-Capacity building of staff -Sensitization workshop -JEF2G training -FABLIST forum -FT-FaDDE -Infield training
SHoMaP Manyatta constituency
Increase the productivity To increase employment in the production, processing & marketing
Smallholder farmers, Produce traders, Input stockists, Produce transporters, Agric-processors, Consumers of horticulture produce
Capacity building of staff Funding pilot initiatives Rehabilitation of rural access roads Construction of horticulture markets
SCAO Office construction in Ngandori East location ,Manyatta Division ,Manyatta constituency
To create office space and improve work environment
1 Construction of the office block
Kibugu Horticultural market construction ,Kibugu location .Manyatta Division, Manyatta constituency
To improve marketing of horticultural produce
1 Identification of existing market groups Training of marketing groups on technical skills and value addition MOU development
Riakimakia bridge construction ,Kibugu location .Manyatta Division, Manyatta constituency
To improve horticultural production and marketing
1 Community sensitization Construction of the bridge
Kathiga Gaceru Irrigation Scheme, Muringari Location, Kanyuambora Div. Mbeere North Constituency
-To improve food security and farm incomes
161 farmers -Irrigation infrastructural works put in place -Capacity building for horticultural production and marketing -Marketing shed constructed
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities and utilized for marketing
Murachaki Irrigation Scheme, Ishiara Location, Evurore Division, Mbeere North Constituency
-To improve food security and farm incomes
500 farmers -Irrigation infrastructural works put in place -Capacity building for horticultural production and marketing -Marketing shed constructed and utilized for marketing
Kiambindu Irrigation Project, Ishiara Location, Evurore Division, Mbeere North Constituency
-To improve food security and farm incomes
120 farmers -Irrigation infrastructural works put in place -Capacity building for horticultural production and marketing -Marketing shed constructed and utilized for marketing
Traditional High Value Crops-Gachoka Constituency.
-Avail clean planting material to farmers -to mitigate the souring effects of drought in the district -To improve the farmers’ livelihood.
Farmer groups in the district.
Beneficiary identification Seed distribution, Demostration plots, Field follow-ups,Seed retrieval and Redistribution to secondary beneficiaries.
EAPP-Mwea,Gachoka ,Kiritiri divisions
-Avail clean planting material to farmers -to mitigate the souring effects of drought in the district -To improve the farmers’ livelihood
Farmer groups in the 3 divisions.
Beneficiary identification, Cassava cuttings, distribution, Demonstration plots, Field follow-ups, Seed retrieval and Redistribution to secondary beneficiaries.
Livestock production extension services County wide
-To increase livestock output and productivity -To facilitate access to market for livestock and livestock products
80,000 farmers reached through farm visits 20,000 farmers during field days 20 farmers field school formed 28,000 farmers trained on different livestock enterprises 50 farmers tours conducted
Imparting skills to farmers on different livestock enterprises Support to livestock production
Mainstreaming -To provide land users and Kiangombe Integrated environmental
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities Sustainable Land Management in Agro pastoral systems of Kenya Mbeere North Sub County
managers with financial incentives , enabling policy , institutional and capacity for effective adoption of sustainable land management
Hill caatchment
conservation
Agricultural Sector Development Sector Project County wide
To support the transformation of Kenyas agricultural sector into and innovative, commercially oriented , competitive and modern industry that will contribute to poverty reduction and improved food security
Farmers in the agricultural sector
-Value Chain identification and development -Market linkages
Beekeeping Embu North Sub County
Poverty reduction Common Interest Group
Honey production & processing
Dairy Goat Value chain Embu North, West and East Sub counties
Poverty reduction 22 Common Interest Groups
Milk and kids production & marketing
Milk production Embu North Sub County
To enhance milk production One institution
Milk production and marketing
Fish farming enterprise and Productivity Programme County Wide
Increase aquaculture production; Raise incomes; Food security; Employment creation;
1300 farmers/ institutions
Construction of 1300 fish ponds; Supply of 1000 fingerlings per ponds; Supply of 800 kg of fish feed
ii) New Project Proposals Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
Promotion of Macadamia Value Chain in Manyatta and Runyenjes Constituencies
Improve incomes, Employment creation, and food security assurance
Improve the productivity per ha Expansion of the area under production Processing and value addition
Community Mobilization, capacity building, Value chain analysis, Technical training for the staff Facilitating access to improved planting materials Rehabilitation and improvement of
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Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
processing facilities, Demonstrations on value addition Monitoring and evaluation of the progress
Cotton promotion in Mbeere South and Mbeere North Gachoka and Siakago constituencies.
To improve productivity, incomes and employment
Increased yields per unit area Expand production area
Mobilization ,Farmers Capacity Building, Inputs Acquisition, Establishment of Ginning Facilities, Monitoring and Follow ups
Promotion of Gadam Sorghum value chain in Mbeere South and Mbeere North constituencies.
To improve productivity, incomes and employment
Increased yields per unit area Expand production area
Mobilization ,Farmers Capacity Building, Inputs Acquisition, Market linkages, Monitoring and Follow ups
Banana value chain promotion in all the sub-Counties Manyatta ,Runyenjes, Gachoka and Siakago constituencies.
To improve productivity, incomes and employment
Increased yields per unit area Expand production area
Mobilization ,Farmers Capacity Building, Inputs Acquisition, Establishment of value addition Facilities, Monitoring and Follow ups
Mango, bananas and passion fruits value chain development County wide
To improve income generation, Employment creation, and food security assurance
Improve the productivity per ha Expansion of the area under production Market linkages Dissemination of value addition technologies
Capacity building of farmers Mobilization of farmers to form groups and strengthening the existing Technical training for the staff Facilitating access to clean planting materials Demonstrations on value addition Monitoring and evaluation of the progress
Establish cottage industries for banana value chain Embu West sub-county
To promote market access and product development
-Value addition groups - Banana commercial villages
Provide market information Promote value addition
Establishment of an To promote Small scale The center will be the
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Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
agribusiness centre commercial agriculture
farmers in the sub county
focal point for promotion of farming as a business and will focus on training, consultation, demonstration on the applicability of recommended technologies and providing skills on value addition to various commodities
Government subsidized fertilizer ,Ngandori East location ,Manyatta Division, Manyatta constituency
To avail affordable fertilizer to farmers To enhance production hence improve on food security
800 tonnes to benefit 8000 farmers
Community and stakeholders mobilization Construction of a storage facility Procurement of the fertilizers
Promotion of banana, macadamia and tree tomato value chains
Increase production Improve farmers income and food security Create employment
3000 farmers Community and stakeholders mobilization Baseline data collection Farmers and staff capacity building Nursery establishment Establishment of demonstration plots Formation of value addition groups Monitoring and evaluation
Expansion of Kiambindu Irrigation Scheme, Ishiara Location, Evurore Division, Mbeere North Constituency
Completion of Kiambindu Irrigation Scheme- improved food security and farm incomes
Additional 30 farmers at Kiambindu and increased acreage for existing ones
Expansion of infrastructural works, capacity building in irrigation farming
Completion of Karambari Earth Dam, Karambari Location Muminje Division, Mbeere North Constituency
To improve access to water for farming
2000 people at Karambari Location
Construction works for earth dam, capacity building in agronomy
Mitigation against climate change, Kamarandi
To conserve the
4000 people at Thura and
-Capacity building on afforestation and
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Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
Location, Evurore Division & Thura Location, Siakago Division, Mbeere North Constituency
environment through farm forestry and energy saving
Kamarandi locations
provision of seed -Capacity building on energy saving devices and provision of subsidized rocket stoves
Support to Irrigation projects, Nthawa Location, Siakago Division and Muringari Location, Kanyuambora Location, Mbeere North Constituency
To optimize irrigation water use, to promote agribusiness and introduce emerging technologies in farming
400 farmers at Kathiga Gaceru and Nthawa Irrigation Schemes
-Demos on drip irrigation -Training in agribusiness -Promotion of upland arrow root African Leafy vegetable production and
Cotton promotion, Mbeere North Constituency
-Improving production and quality of cotton -Value addition for improved income
6000 farm families in the Sub County
-Capacity building -Linkage with service providers
Enhancement of milk production and marketing in Embu West, East and North
-Enhance and sustain high milk productivity and quality through dairy enterprise integration
Dairy farmers -Procurement and installation of a milk cooling facility -Purchase of Milk testing kit -Purchase of Milk dispensers& Can Scrubber -Capacity Building -Procurement of AI equipment & centre set up the centre -Purchase a motorcycle -Procure & install the software -Procure & install generator -Develop Monitoring and Evaluation tools -Dairy Value chain analysis -Establishment of Bulking plots
Dairy Goat Value Chain
Improve food security and
Dairy goat farmers
-Procurement and installation of a milk
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Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
County wide enhance general livelihoods of individual dairy goat farmers
cooling facility -Establish dairy goat milk collection points -Set up of a veterinary centre -Farmer capacity building -M&E tool development -Dairy goat value chain analysis -Establishment of AI centre
Improvement of Indigenous Chicken County wide
Improved chicken production for increased household income
Poultry farmers
-Purchase of fertilized eggs -Purchase of Kenbro chicken -Farmer capacity building -Demonstration farm establishment -Health & disease control
Trout Hatchery and Fish farm Embu North Sub-County
To increase trout fish production; Raise farm incomes; Food security; Raise revenue from sale of trout fingerlings.
Riparian fish farmers along Rivers Rupingazi, Thuci, Ena, Thambana, Kagumori, Kii, up to 5km from Mt. Kenya forest with a potential production of 100,000 kg annually valued at Ksh. 80 Million
Construction of Hatchery; 20 brooder ponds; 50 fingerling ponds; 10 outgrowing ponds; Lab office and residential block as well as access road inside Mt. Kenya forest along R. Rupingazi; Perimeter fencing.
Mini Processor Fish plant Embu East sub-county
Fish produce preservation; Value addition; Employment
All county fish farmers
Construction of main Mini-processor building; Installation of freezer equipment and accessories; Construction of staff housing.
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Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
Fish demonstration farm and seed Bulking Unit Embu West sub-county
County seed sale to farmers; Training of farmers at facility; Raise revenue for county
All county fish farmers
Water supply works installation; Fish pond construction; Put up fish fingerling holding tanks; Perimeter fencing.
Fish Auction Centers Embu, Kiritiri, Siakago and Runyenjes markets
Provide sanitary areas for fish sale to consumers; Ease regulation and collection of levies
Fish traders in the 4 markets
Construct approved structures with sanitation standards for fish sale by Fish Quality Assurance Departments standards
Fish cold storage and Auction Center in; - Ngiiri market at Mbeere North sub-county -Riakanau market at Mbeere South sub-county
To reduce fish post harvest losses by 100% captured in Tana River dams; Increase value of fish harvested due to preservation.
All fisher folk in Mbeere North and South sub-counties
Construction of Center and installation of cold installation of cold storage equipment in accordance with Fish Assurance Departments standards
Land Adjudication in Mwea region
To settle the landless; To register the Land parcels
Complete 80% of the pending cases
Sensitization and collection of Settlement Fund Trustees S.F.T. revenue; Checking and solving map versus ground queries.
iii) Flagship Projects Project Name
Location Objectives Targets Description of activities
Market infrastructure in Kangaru and Kithimu markets
Embu West sub-county
To develop market infrastructure to spur production and increase quantity of produce
Smallholder horticultural farmers. Produce traders
Construction of wholesale markets
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Project Name
Location Objectives Targets Description of activities
marketed Access road rehabilitation in Nembure division
Embu West sub-county
To improve on farm-to-market access for smallholder horticultural farmers.
Smallholder horticultural farmers. Produce traders
Rehabilitation of Nvangua/Rwangondu bridge
Kathiga Gaceru Irrigation Scheme, Muringari Location, Kanyuambora Div. Siakago Constituency
Mbeere North sub-county
-To improve food security and farm incomes
161 farmers -Irrigation infrastructural works put in place -Capacity building for horticultural production and marketing -Marketing shed constructed and utilized for marketing
Nthawa Irrigation Scheme, Nthawa Location, Siakago Division, Mbeere North Constituency
Mbeere North sub-county
-To improve food security and farm incomes
250 farmers -Irrigation infrastructural works put in place -Capacity building for horticultural production and marketing -Marketing shed constructed and utilized for marketing
Post- Harvest Management Project (ESP) Siakago Division, Siakago Constituency
-To improve food security through reduction of post harvest losses -To improve farm incomes through timely sale of grains
2,000 households
-Drying of grains to the right moisture content -Construction of a grain storage facility -Mobilization of community to manage the facility -Appropriate storage of grain for future access
Kangami Earth dam ,Mbeti South Location, Gachoka division.
Mbeere South sub-county
Water Harvesting for crop production.
1 Excavation of the dam, Putting up of demo plots & tree nursery, construction of utility points.
iv) Stalled projects/programmes Project Name
Location Description of activities
Reasons for stalling
Water Harvesting projects Rukanga in Kagaari South East, Runyenjes Div Kanyonga in
Survey works, Designs, EIA/EA reports are ready.
Funds recalled back to Headquarters.
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Project Name
Location Description of activities
Reasons for stalling
Kyeni South, Kyeni Div.
Constituency water harvesting project
Ngandori East Community sensitization Surveying and design Develop EIA report
The funds for civil works (excavation) were not released by the GOK
Karambari Earth Dam Karambari Location, Muminje Division
-Community mobilization -ESIA and project design -Construction of a earth dam for water harvesting for farming
-Funding for infrastructural works not available
ALLPRO shallow well improvement
Gatua, Kirie in Mbeere North
Installation of hand pump
Pumps stolen, Inadequate funds from project
7.1.5 Strategies for Mainstreaming Cross Cutting Issues Increased agricultural productivity will ensure access to food in sufficient quantity and quality as well as surplus for sale. This will mean greater supply of farm produce in the market which will translate to higher volumes of various foodstuffs at household level. The Agricultural and Rural Development sector has been embarking on programmes which promote planting of drought resistant crops due to the prevailing harsh climatic conditions in the county. In mainstreaming of cross cutting issues, the Njaa Marufuku Kenya (NMK) programme has been at the forefront aimed at reducing extreme poverty and hunger in the county. Community groups are given direct grants to implement projects which address food insecurity. These programmes will put the county on course to achieve MDG number 1 which aims at eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. The sector recognizes the critical role played by women and youth in development and in this regard proposes to offer training programme on cross-cutting issues that affect the youth and women groups in the County. This will go a long way in reducing the gender inequality and at the same time address the unique needs of women and youth and consequently, enable the county towards achieving MDG number 3 which aims at promoting gender equality and empowerment of women. Environment plays a special role in development. It is contributes to enabling the sourcing of raw materials for production, provides shelter against adverse natural conditions, regulates climatic patterns, and acts as a sink for disposal of wastes emanating from production and consumption processes. Within the county, there are linkages between rural livelihoods and the environment. Rural populations in the county depend on natural resources to meet their food, energy, building and income needs.
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Similarly, the livelihoods of urban populations in the county are affected by limited water and sanitation and waste management facilities. In this regard, re-afforestation programmes, community forest conservation programmes and range management and improvement programmes have been enhanced with the aim of tackling issues of environmental degradation. This has speeded up the achievement of MDG number 7 on environmental sustainability. 7.2 General Economic, Commercial and Labour Affairs (GECLA) The General Economic, Commercial and Labour Affairs (GECLA) Sector comprises of eight sub-sectors namely: Regional Development Authorities; Labour; Trade; East Africa Community (EAC); Tourism; Industrialization; Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI); and Productivity Centre of Kenya (PCK). 7.2.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision A globally competitive economy with sustainable and equitable socio-economic development Mission To promote, coordinate and implement integrated socio-economic policies and programmes for a rapidly industrialising economy. 7.2.2 County Response to the Sector Vision and Vision The County will contribute towards the achievement of the vision and mission by provision of credit facilities to the small scale traders, providing training on management skills to the already existing and potential traders. The county will ensure that there is availability of land for industrial investment. 7.2.3 Role of stakeholders Stakeholder Role
Government departments. To provide clearance for an industry to start its operations.
Devolved Funds Provisions of soft loans to women and youth groups in business; Provisions of funds to protect tourist attraction sites;
Local Authority Proper maintenance of roads; Promotion of markets and markets development; Policy enforcement in relations to environment.
Education institutions Manpower development
Banks and other financial institutions
Providing finance and technical support.
NGOs, FBO and CBOS Support groups in protecting indigenous sites which have cultural attachments. Development of micro-finance culture in the community.
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7.2.4 Sub-Sector Priorities and Constraints Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Trade Promote and facilitate
establishment of MSMEs; Provision of entrepreneurial trainings, advisory and counselling services; Improve availability of financial assistance to MSMEs; Contribute significantly towards promotion and facilitation of the county’s domestic trade; Establish a trade and investment data base.
Inadequate entrepreneur skills; Limited funding; Limited market channels; .
Promote the development, growth and graduation of MSMEs; Expand, strengthen and promote partnerships with the private sector; Promote innovation and protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Expand and diversify the export base and markets; Promote fair trade practices and ensure consumer protection.
Industry Promote graduation of small and medium enterprises to large scale enterprises; Promote and facilitate establishment of small, medium and large agro industries.
Inadequate investment capital; inadequate infrastructure.
Expand, strengthen and promote partnerships with the private sector; Implement the National Trade and Industrial policies; Develop an industrial master plan for the County; Benchmark local industries to national and international standards;
Tourism Control human encroachment to protected areas; Support community projects; Marketing of tourist sites in the County.
Insufficient funds; Limited manpower; Low levels of awareness;
Engage more personnel and link with other law enforcement agencies; Create community awareness; Source donor funding to support community projects; Sensitize stakeholders on investment available opportunities.
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7.2.5 Project and Programme Priorities i) On-going Projects/Programmes Project Name Location/Division/Constituency
Objectives Targets Description of Activities
Training and sub-contracting linkages.
To provide entrepreneurship development skills, training and linkages between MSMEs and large enterprises.
Existing and potential entrepreneurs.
Hold workshops and seminars; Sub-contracting linkages; Workshops and meetings.
Joint Loans Board To avail credit to entrepreneurs.
100 entrepreneurs per year.
To link business community with MFIs and other sources of credit.
ii) New projects
Project Name Location Objectives Targets Description of Activities Milk processing plant
Value addition of the dairy products.
1 processing plant.
Construction of milk processing plant by 2014.
Fruits and vegetable processing plant
Value addition of agricultural products.
2 plants industries.
Construction and operationalisation of the processing plant.
Kiriari and kathangariri open air markets
Kiriari and kathangariri
Offer stable Market place for commerce and farm produce outlets
Two markets by 2014.
Fencing Structures constructions
iii) Flagship projects
iv) Stalled projects
Project Name Location Description of Activities Reasons for stalling Constituency Industrial development centres
Embu town Identification and construction of industrial sites and sheds
Contractor abandoning site; Delay in funding
Trade offices Embu Town Construction of a two storey building. Offices for the Ministry of Trade, Embu
Contractor abandoning site; Delay in funding.
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7.2.5 Strategies for Mainstreaming Cross Cutting Issues The number of microfinance institutions in the County has been increasing. This has in turn resulted into an increased pool of funds available for lending purposes. The Youth and Women Enterprise Funds have also boosted access to credit by women and the youth. These have indeed accelerated the achievement of MDG 1 on eradication of extreme poverty and hunger. The accessibility of affordable credit to women and the youth has enabled them to expand their businesses as well as gaining knowledge on how to manage a business properly. The achievement of MDG 3 on gender equality and women empowerment has also been enhanced by the availability of cheap loans for women and women groups. The presence of the Chamber of Commerce Embu County Chapter continues to provide information on available investment opportunities as well as creating links with both local and international markets. If fully harnessed, the Chamber of Commerce will contribute towards the county’s achievement of MDG 8 on developing a global partnership for development.
7.3 Energy, Infrastructure and ICT The Sector comprises of the following sub-sectors; Energy; Roads; Public Works; Transport; Local Government; Nairobi Metropolitan Development and Information and Communications Technology Subsectors. A modern and well-maintained physical infrastructure is a key catalyst to economic growth and poverty reduction. Competitiveness and access to markets depend to a large extent on the efficiency of the physical infrastructure. For efficient economic management and poverty reduction, the focus on this sector will be to rehabilitate and regularly maintain the already existing infrastructure. Information and Communication Technology on the other side has continued to evolve especially with the laying of fibre optic cable. Efficient communication systems will reduce the cost of operations and have the potential to open the county for opportunities. ICT will also play a significant role in accessing markets for the local produce by availing the requisite information. There is therefore need to increase the pool of skilled manpower in ICT by setting up more ICT centres. Mission “To provide efficient, affordable and reliable infrastructure for sustainable economic growth and development through construction, modernisation, rehabilitation and effective management of all infrastructure facilities”. 7.3.2 County Response to sector Vision and Mission Physical infrastructure is very vital for sustained development, since it opens up the county to the wider nation, as well as boosting performance of other sectors. The County
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will therefore initiate appropriate measures to ensure the infrastructure is generally improved to reliable levels for efficiency to be realised in the development activities. Each sub-sector will contribute towards the overall goal of improving quality of services offered by the sector by applying specific strategies. The roads infrastructure will be accorded very high priority. Currently two major roads, Ena- Ishiara and Mutunduri- Kianjokoma are under construction. These are expected to greatly enhance transport and ease access to market and thus marketing of farm produce from these areas. Priority will be given to routine maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing road network through Roads 2000 Programme. Currently several roads have been improved through the programme and already a participatory forum has been convened where roads that transverse the county were identified and prioritised. Through the Roads Department, prioritised roads will be gravelled within the classified road network. To improve transport network, selected bridges will be constructed. The task of maintaining the road network will be a joint effort between the Central Government and the County Government and the devolved funds such as CDF, as well as other stakeholders. The housing sub-sector will prioritise maintenance of government pool houses and local authority housing estates with main focus being to provide quality houses. The county will further promote the low cost housing. Technologies will also be promoted through demonstrations, training and support. This will target provision of affordable housing to poor members of the society especially those living in Dallas and Shauri slums. KENSUP has already been approached and it is expected to support the programme to enable the upgrading of the slums. Similarly the UN HABITAT will be involved in upgrading of slums in Dallas and this is expected to alleviate the housing as well as sanitation problem. This will be a joint effort between the central government and local authorities. The sub-sector will ensure newly constructed units are registered and strategic houses are safeguarded through issuance of title deeds. The sector will endeavour to ensure effective and efficient estate management in public sector The current government policy of rural electrification has greatly enhanced the supply of electricity to the rural areas. The main target has been institutions such as schools, and the markets. The next phase should aim to provide household with electricity which highly rely on wood fuel. The provision of electricity in the rural areas is expected to ease pressure on rural urban migration and further spur development through starting of rural enterprises which are currently not possible due to lack of electricity.
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7.3.3 Role of the Stakeholders in the Sector Stakeholder Role
Public Works Department Kenya Power Postal Corporation of Kenya Telkom Kenya
Maintenance of classified roads and supervision of construction work in the District. Maintaining of existing power lines and implementation of rural electrification programme. Provides postal services. Provision of telecommunication services.
7.3.4 Sub-sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Roads Maintenance of the
roads infrastructure and network expansion. Construct bridges to enhance the road network and reduce the distance between points.
Insufficient funds; Costly and poor material for road works; High cost due to hilly terrain.
Utilise local labour in maintenance work; Strengthen the Coordination of road maintenance programmes between public works, CDF and Local Authorities; Reduce roads encroachment Improve the drainage systems.
Information and Communication
To disseminate information timely.. To create awareness and environment for the private sector to invest in ICT at grassroots level. To mobilise ICT service providers and telephone service providers to increase the coverage and infrastructure at the rural areas.
Lack of adequate funds. High cost of ICT equipment. Low awareness on use and capabilities of ICT use. Low capacities at the resources centres in the rural areas. Lack of adequate auxiliary infrastructure in the rural areas.
Invest in training community leaders on need for ICT. Encourage training of IT at primary and secondary levels. Training of GOK staff on ICT and its application in the office. Equipping resource centres at the community level with ICT resources to enable the community have access to IT services.
Energy Provision of electricity energy to rural areas; Promotion of other sources of energy - solar
High cost of the infrastructure setup Low investment in the sector High cost of electricity connections;
Increase funding for the rural electrification programme Provide enabling environment and awareness for investors; Extend the rural electrification programme to cover the entire County. Create awareness in renewable energy sources.
Local Development of Social Lack of funds Community participation
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Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Government Infrastructure Improvement of security Maintenance of roads and markets
Low community participation Slow project completion rate
Adherence to LASDAP programmes Enhanced coordination and partnership strengthening
7.3.5 Projects and Programmes
i. On-going Projects/Programmes Project Name Location Objectives Targets Description of
Activities Routine maintenance of roads
county wide
To maintain the road network into a motorable standard
Grade 336.0 Km of DRC roads,
a)Bush clearing b)Culvert installation c)Grading
Spot improvement
County wide To upgrade into a motorable condition
Upgrade 510km of rural roads a)Culvert installation
c)Grading Embu Air strip Embu To enhance the
use and security of the airstrip; Rehabilitation of the airstrip
Air strip perimeter Fencing of the airstrip and maintenance of the runway
ii. New project proposals Project Name Location Objectives Targets Description of Activities Open and maintain feeder roads in the county
County wide Open and maintain both classified and unclassified roads to motorable condition
80 roads Bush clearing Grading Spot gravelling Culvert installation
Tarmacking EPGH-Kibugu-Kathangariri-Mbuvori-Kiriari-Kianjokoma-Kanja-Runyenjes-Ugweri-Siakago-Muthatari road
County wide Improvement of the road to bitumen standard to enhance transport system and improve market accessibility.
120Km Construction of the road to bitumen standard
Construction of a Digital village in each constituency
County wide Equip people with modern ICT skills and establish digital villages in the
Train community members from every county ward.
Information access by the youth; Hold workshops for community to capacity build and sensitise them on uses
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Project Name Location Objectives Targets Description of Activities county. Training community on ICT potential and to embrace government digital villages projects.
Establish and operationalise digital village centres in every constituency by 2014.
and importance of ICT. Identify suitable centres in partnership with community; Purchase ICT equipment Trainings of staff.
County Website County wide Generate county development
1 county website
Provide county information
Electricity generation
County wide Promote local electricity generation initiatives using solar energy, wind and water
Provide affordable electricity to households, institutions and factories on small scale
Installation of electricity infrastructure.
iii. Flagship projects Name of the Project
Location Objectives Targets Description of activities
Rural electrification programme
County Wide
To raise electricity connectivity to a level where majority of the people especially in the rural areas have access to electricity.
To raise County connectivity to 90 per cent by 2017.
Connecting electricity to trading centers, secondary schools, health centers and village polytechnics.
iv. Stalled projects/programmes
There is no stalled project/programme under this sector in the county. 7.3.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-cutting Issues The county aims at adopting labour based roads maintenance which will offer employment to the youth. This will address the social evils such as drug abuse; and unemployment as more youth will be engaged in productive activities and further reduce poverty. Provision of electricity in rural areas will offer employment opportunities through rural based industries especially in value addition. This will increase house hold income and hence reduce poverty incidences in the County. This will in turn address MDG 1 on eradication of extreme poverty and hunger in the County. Good access roads will ensure access to markets and social amenities such as health and education facilities. The easier access to health facilities will ensure sick persons and especially mothers to access health services all the time. This is in tandem with MDG 4 and MDG 5 on reducing child mortality and improving maternal health respectively.
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7.4 Environmental Protection, Water and Housing The sectors comprises of the following sub-sectors; Water and Irrigation, Housing, and Environment and Mineral Resources.
7.4.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision: Sustainable access to adequate water and housing in a clean and secure environment. Mission: To promote, conserve and protect the environment and improve access to water and housing for sustainable national development. 7.4.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission The Water and Irrigation sub-sector addresses the water supply services and provision of irrigation water for farming. The priority areas will be to ensure access to safe and portable water to the household. Currently major water works are in progress and majority of the household are able to access water. The county has many irrigation schemes which are expected to contribute significantly to food production and hence reliance on the rain fed farming will be minimised. Runyenjes town water supply does not have treatment works. This should be considered as a high priority since safe drinking water is critical. Devolved funds are playing significant role in the augmentation of the water plants and it’s expected that the objective of ensuring every household has access to clean water will be realised. 7.4.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector The sector has a wide range of stakeholders with specific roles and responsibilities that are specific to each sub-sector. Stakeholders Role
Farmers and Community Carry out farming activities;
Environmental conservation and management; Adoption of skills and new technologies.
CSOs (NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, CDE) Capacity building in participatory development; Provision of extension services; Environmental conservation.
GoK, Line Ministries, RDA, KEPHIS, NCPB, KARI, CAIS, KDB, KCC
Creating an enabling environment through an effective regulatory policy framework and formulation of policies; Formulation of policies e.g. environmental management, agricultural extension, cooperative development, etc.; Funding of development projects; Provision of qualified staff and support to operations; Carry out research and surveys; Law enforcement in wildlife related issue; Provide a link to the community through the area chiefs.
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7.4.4 Sub-sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Environment and Mineral Resources
Promote proper waste management. Promote cleaner production methods. Mainstream EIA/EA in development projects. Improve compliance with standards and environmental regulation. Increase land forest land cover. Reduce pollution.
Low capital. Low levels of awareness. Political interference. Limited man power leading to inadequate inspections.
Establish and support partnerships with relevant stakeholders and the community in management of natural resources. Protect, conserve, and sustainably manage the environment and natural resources. Mainstream environmental concerns into implementation of programmes and projects through EIAs and EAs
Water and Irrigation
Provision of safe and clean drinking water to residents. Improve sanitation in rural areas, markets and municipality. Increase the sewage coverage in the County. Provision of adequate irrigation systems to farmers. Improve income and food production. Formation of WRUAs to oversee and ensure proper utilisation of the resources.
Inadequate funds. High cost of systems. Poor solid waste management systems. Limited sanitation systems coverage. Inadequate community capacity and knowledge of available potential. Low strategic planning leading to multiple small irrigation schemes.
Mobilise more resources and enhance coordination of existing donors (CDF, LATF, CDTF, GOK, and Community). Expand the treatment works. Community sensitisation on waste management. Expansion of sewerage coverage in the municipalities. Communities’ capacity building and exposure to existing potential. Technical support in irrigation systems set up.
Housing Refurbishment of government houses; Increase rent collection; Improve lease management; Improve housing standard in slum areas.
High cost of construction materials; Lack of comprehensive housing policy;
Disseminate appropriate building technology. Enhance rent collection. Create enabling environment to encourage investors to venture into housing.
7.4.5 Projects and Programmes
i) On-going Projects/Programmes Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities
Water
Kigaa Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 1,000 people
laying of gravity main 225 mm diameter PN 10 to cover 5 Km
Kyeni Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 1,000 people
laying of UPVC 90mm & 63mm diameter distribution and service lines to cover 10 Km
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities Ndamunge Provision of safe
water & Sanitation To benefit 51,000 people
Construction of water storage tanks 225 M3
Ngagaka Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 1,000 people
Construction of 100M3 sedimentation / chlorination tank
Kithunguthia Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 1,000 people
laying of UPVC 110mm , 90mm and 63Mm diameter service lines to cover about 4 Km
Kararitiri Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 600 people
laying of gravity main UPVC 160mm diameter PN 10 and 12.5 to cover 10 Km
Runyenjes Township Sewerage Treatment works
Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 4,000 people
Construction of maturation ponds and fencing of the acquired land
Boreholes / shallow wells
Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 1,000 people
Rehabilitation of 4 No. bore hole and 6 No. shallow wells
Springs Provision of safe water & Sanitation
To benefit 800 people
Protection of 3 No. springs
Ngandori- Nginda Water Association
Provision of safe, clean water and sanitation
To benefit 4,000 persons
- Purchase of water meters .
- Extension and rehabilitation of distribution lines
Kithimu- Kithegi Water Supply
Provision of safe, clean water and sanitation
To benefit 3,000 persons
- Extension and rehabilitation of distribution network
Embu Sewerage Works
Upgrade sewerage network
To benefit 2,000 persons
- Laying of sewer pipes
Embu Water & Sanitation Company
(EWASCO)
Provision of safe ,clean water & sanitation
To benefit 20,000 persons
- Extension and rehabilitation of distribution network
- Purchase of water meters
Itabua – Muthatari Water Supply
Provision of safe, clean water & sanitation
To benefit 6,000 persons
- Rehabilitation of distribution network
Karimari/Rutune water project
Access to safe water and sanitation
- Population 8,000 people Area coverage 11 Sq Km
- Laying 315 mm UPVC pipe for 1 Km
(upgrading). - Construct 225M3 storage tank at
Rutune. - Install water meters in project
area ( No.1600).
Ngandori Nginda Access to safe water - Population 83,00 - Laying 400 mm UPVC diameter
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities Water Consumers Association
and sanitation people - Area coverage 120
Sq Km
pipe from intake to treatment works for 1.5 Km
( upgrading). - Laying 315 mm UPVC from
Karuriri to Kirigi for a distance of 1.5 Kms for extension.
- Laying 110mm UPVC diameter pipes form Manyatta to Makengi for 3 Kms for extension.
- Laying 110mm UPVC pipes from Karuriri to Gaikiro for a distance of 3 Kms.
- Construct a sedimentation tank at Muthigi treatments works.
- Install water meters to 2,400 connections.
Kararitiri joint Water project
Access to safe water and sanitation
- Population 6,000 people
- Area coverage 10 Sq Km
- Upgrade the water system from 160mm to 135 mm UPVC for 8 Kms.
- Laying 5 No 315 mm galvanized pipes for a distance of 30 meters.
- Construct a storage tank at Kithunguriri of 100 M3
- Install 1,200 water meters. Ngagaka Water and Sanittaion Company
Access to safe water and sanitation
- Population 8,000 people
- Area coverage 16 Sq Km
- Upgrade the water system from 110mm diameter pipe to 160mm for a distance of 3 Kms
- Construct a storage tank of 100 M3 at Kiriari market.
- Construct a storage tank of 100 M3 at Makengi market
Muchonoke – Kanothi
Provision of safe water and sanitation
40,000 households Laying of gravity main 200mm diameter PN 16 to cover11.5 Km
Makima water project
Provision of safe water and sanitation
2,000 households Installation of 2 No UPVC 10M3
tanks for water kiosk establishment Gachoka / Gachuriri
Provision of safe water and sanitation
1,000 households Laying of lateral line 90mm PN 16 to cover 2.4 Km to be connected to the JICA project
Makutano village B/H
Provision of safe water and sanitation
1,500 households Installation of submersible pump and connection to the grid system for power supply
Karuriri dam Provision of water access
2,000 households De-silting the dam to provide storage and ease of access
Kiambi pipeline Provision of safe water and sanitation
1,000 households Laying of lateral line 50mm PN 16 to cover 3 Km
Riandu-Ciambugu-Kathitu-Mwondu
Access to safe water and sanitation
- Population 4,000 people
- Area coverage 26 Sq Km
- Laying 90-63 mm diameter UPVC pipe for 6.5 Km
(rehibilitation). - Construct 2No 50M3 &1No
storage tank at Kathitu,Kwa Mbiro & Ciambugu
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities .
Ndaiyu Water project Consumers Association
Access to reliable safe water and sanitation facilities
- Population 1,500 people
- Area coverage 15 Sq Km
- Laying 63 mm diameter uPVC diameter 1.5Km secondary distribution lateral mains ( upgrading).
Kageere Water project
Access to safe water and improved sanitation
- Population 2,000 people
- Area coverage 6 Sq Km
- Rehabilitation of existing distribution mains. 63mm uPVC and GI 1.5 KM
Improvement of Siakago Town ship water supply
Access to reliable safe water and sanitation facilities
- Population 10,000 people
- Area coverage 10 Sq Km
- Augmentation the water reticulation system from Riandu main reservoir diameter pipe to 280mm diameter uPVC 0.3Km &63mm diameter uPVC for a distance of 15 Kms
- Construct a storage tank of 150& 225 M3 storage tanks at Riandu & Siakago market respectively. market.
- Construct a storage tank of 2No water kiosk at Mlachake & Kamugu (Undu ti umwe) market centres
Muthatari- Muchonoke-Kathanje ( Muminji )
Access to reliable safe water and sanitation facilities
-Population 10,000 people -Area 10 Sq Km
- Completion of 315mm diameter Kiamuringa- Muchonoke 8 Km pipeline
IRRIGATION Kanthitu Irrigation Project
Provision of water for agricultural production
50 Hectares to be covered
- Surveying
- Construction of intake wand laying water pipes
Iriari Irrigation Project
Provision of water for agricultural production
200 Hectares of land to be covered
- Surveying
- Construction of intake wand laying water pipes
Gaturi Kagaari & Kyeni
Provision of water for agricultural production
1000 Hectares of land to be covered
- Surveying
- Construction of intake wand laying water pipes
Kibugu Nguviu To increase land utilization through irrigation
100 Ha , 500 beneficiaries
- Construction of intake works
- Installation of pipes, fittings and accessories
Runga To increase land utilization through irrigation
200 Ha , 1000 beneficiaries
- Installation of pipe, fittings and accessories
Itabua Muthatari To increase land utilization through
200 ha,1000 beneficiaries
- Installation of pipes, fittings and accessories
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities irrigation
Gichangai To increase land utilization through irrigation
100 Ha, 500 households
- Installation of pipes, fittings and accessories
Kithiiria To increase land utilization through irrigation
100 ha, 500 households
- Installation of pipes, fittings and accessories
Karura Irrigation Project
Improve the living standards of member farm families through irrigated agriculture
50 farm families targeting 20 Ha
It’s a pump feed irrigation project that uses drip system and requires completion of infield drip system
Mashamba / Makima pump fed
Improve the living standards of member farm families through irrigated agriculture
100 farm families to irrigate 25 ha
Pump fed irrigation project that it to pump water to a storage tank and then distribute the water through gravity
Mikui drip irrigation project
Improve the living standards of member farm families through irrigated agriculture
50 farm families It’s a pump fed irrigation project that pumps water to a storage tank and irrigate through a drip system. Its implementation is incomplete but partially done
Kiambindu irrigation scheme
Uplift the living standard of member families and through food sufficiency and increased income
200 farm families targeting 100 ha
Completion of laying of sub mainline laterals and infield system
Kathiga Gacheru irrigation project
Uplift the living standard of member families and through food sufficiency and increased income
160 farm families targeting 70 ha
Completion of laying of the remaining lateral lines and infield system
Murachake irrigation project
Uplift the living standard of member families and through food sufficiency and increased income
160 farm families targeting 80 Ha
Development of infrastructure system
Nthawa Irrigation project
Uplift the living standard of member families and through food sufficiency and increased income
500 farm families targeting 250 Ha
Project complete and irrigation ongoing
Mineral Resources Mineral exploration and assessment in the county
-Documentation of county mineral resources - Increase investment
Information on Revenue Source -Increase investment opportunities in the
-Soil and Rock sampling -Sample analysis -Report writing -Mineral map drawing
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Project Name Objectives Targets Description of Activities opportunities;
-Job creation - Increase revenue collection Geological Reconnaissance’s survey of the Mineral Occurrences in the county
county - Job creation
-Magnetometer survey -Sounding survey -Drill-hole sitting - Drilling for confirmation & quantification of the mineral deposit. Inventory and GPS location mapping for the areas that require detailed geological survey and mineral exploration
Mining & quarrying status in the county
Inventory of current legal and illegal operators in mining & quarrying sector in the county
-Information on Revenue Source -Regularization of operations
-GPS location mapping of operational sites/areas and the scale of operation - inventory of abandoned mines and quarries
ii) New project proposals
Project Name Rank Objectives Targets Description of Activities Water
Construction of 9 domestic water schemes
Provision of safe water and sanitation
41,000 people Construction of gravity and distribution mains;
Construction of clear water main tanks;
Augmentation/rehabilitation
Construction of earth dams
To provide water for domestic use and irrigation
10 earth dams Feasibility study;
Design;
Construction works.
Irrigation
Develop and construct irrigation schemes
To increase land utilization through irrigation;
Reduce over-dependency on rain fed agriculture.
2500 Ha Construction of intake works;
Installation of pipes fittings and accessories
Environment
Prepare Environment Management Plans for sand harvesting, quarrying and other mining activities.
Promote sustainable management and utilization of the natural resources
Prepare environment management plans for 2 sand harvesting societies; 2 quarrying societies and 1 mining society per year.
Create awareness on the Environment Management and Coordination Act Justification: The activities are adversely affecting environment.
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Project Name Rank Objectives Targets Description of Activities Mining Resources
Rehabilitation of disused Quarries Mines in the County
Land reclamation for economic use
Two quarries in every six months
-GPS location inventory of abandoned mines and quarries and rehabilitation.
iii) Flagship project
Project name Location Objective Target Description Kamumu dam Miringari,
Karurumo & Kanyuambora
Access to irrigation and domestic water
60,000 population 80 sq Km 2 500 ha
Construction of 9 Billion CM concrete dam and laying of 80 Km gravity mains
iv) Stalled projects/programmes
Projects name
Location Description of activities Reasons for stalling
Mirundi Kirurumwe water project
Gaturi south Enhancement to access of safe and clean water
-Lack of funding
Kianamu Mbeere north - Siakago To supply safe drinking water
Uncompleted 100CM masonry storage tanks and 6KM 90-63mm diameter UPVC pipes.
Kathanje springs protection
Mbeere north - Siakago To supply safe drinking water Drought mitigation funded project
7.4.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-cutting Issues Environmental degradation will be mainstreamed through appropriate farming methods and management of farms. This will be done through capacity transfer and trainings aimed at sustainable farming methods, agro farming and livestock management. Mining sites, sand harvesting and quarries management techniques will be enhanced to ensure that abandoned land is rehabilitated and trees are planted. Land owners in the county are being advised to put up at least 10% of land acreage under tree cover to reverse the rate of deforestation thus enabling the achievement of MDG 7 on environmental sustainability. To mainstream cross-cutting issues, the sector will ensures that there is access to safe drinking water at reasonable distance. In addition, sanitation facilities like sewerage will be extended to cover residential areas outside the main town so as to ensure a clean environment. This will accelerate the attainment of MDG 6 which seeks to combat malaria and other diseases such as waterborne diseases. Boreholes will be sunk while springs along the hills will be protected. The management of water projects will also be handed over to the communities.
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7.5 Health The main aim of the Health sector is to create an enabling environment for the provision of sustainable quality health care that is affordable and accessible to the residents. The sector comprises of Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Research and Development sub-Sectors. 7.5.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision: An efficient and high quality health care system that is accessible, equitable and affordable for every Kenyan. Mission: To promote and participate in the provision of integrated and high quality preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care services to all Kenyans. 7.5.2 County Response to the Sector Vision and Mission To fulfil the vision and mission, the sector at the county level has adhered to the Ministry of Health policy by providing subsidized services, which are affordable to the community. There exists a waiver/exemption system for those who cannot afford minimized user fees. To improve access and utilization of health services, the county has opened more dispensaries and health centres as a way of rolling out more services to the community. Upgrading the existing facilities to offer expanded services has been in the forefront to meet community needs. Collaborating with other partners to offer more and affordable health services has been inevitable. 7.5.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector Stakeholder Role
Government Departments Monitoring and Evaluation of projects and programs; Maintenance of roads to enhance accessibility to facilities; Availing of water resources to facilities and enhancement of sanitation;
Development Partners Establishment of facilities in areas where health services are rare; Support of services offered in health facilities; Financial assistance.
Non-Governmental Organisation Financial assistance in implementation of health programs captures Health plans. Social education on the use of health services;
Faith-Based Organisation, Community Based Organisation
Supporting anti FGM programs.
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7.5.4 Sub-sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies Sub-Sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Health Continue enhancing the promotion and provision of quality curative and rehabilitative health services all over the County.
Inadequate funding from the government. Poor planning of towns and other urban centres. Poor maintenance of completed projects. High poverty levels which limit community contribution and participation. Staff shortage due to natural attrition.
Close liaison with relevant departments to ensure proper planning of urban centres. Involve local community to enhance their participation in development. Involve the local community in Organization &Management of the rural health centres. Initiate community based projects that will control and prevent communicable diseases.
Malaria prevention and treatment
Inadequate community mobilization; Inadequate trained community resource persons; Drug resistant strains; High poverty levels.
Improve case management at all facilities, Promote use of treated bed nets; Increase availability of drugs to the community.
HIV and AIDS, and TB prevention and management
Stigma attached to the diseases; Few trained counsellors; Lack of accurate data;
Social mobilization to promote behaviour change; Build capacity for counsellors;
Control of communicable diseases
Poor sanitation; Ignorance
Promotion of environmental health activities;
Reproductive health Few trained personnel; Poor facilities; Weak referral, reporting and supervisory systems. Unsafe home deliveries.
Build capacity of the health staff; Purchase basic equipment. Put up new facilities.
Health management systems
Lack of equipment and proper information systems.
Procure equipment; Train staff on health data management systems.
Human resource development
Lack of skills; Inefficiency among the staff.
Training of the staff.
Drugs and other medical supplies
Lack of drugs; Misuse of drugs; Erratic supply of drugs.
Rationalize drug distribution; Strengthen supervision mechanisms.
Infrastructure Dilapidated infrastructure; Lack of maintenance.
Increase funding for maintenance. Promote partnership with devolved structures.
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7.5.4 Projects and Programmes
i) On-going Projects/Programmes
Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Objectives Targets Description of Activities
TB program To reduce TB incidence TB identification rate; Treatment success rates
Active case search & management
Malaria To reduce Malaria incidence
Increase LLITN distribution to vulnerable populations Improve case management
LLITN distribution Case management
HIV/AIDS program To reduce HIV/AIDS incidence
Increase testing and counselling Provision of ARVs Case management
HTC Treatment PMTCT Case management HBC
Automation of facility system Effective & Efficient service provision
To automate all service provision points
Procure, install and commission IT equipment in all the health facilities
Construction of theatre, Siakago DH
Effective & Efficient service provision
A complete functional theatre unit
Complete construction Equip theatre; Train anaesthetist.
ii) New Project Proposals Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
Procurement of 10 refuse trucks Procurement of 8 ambulances Equipping health facilities Construction of 60 refuse chambers
Purchase of cemetery land (60 acres)
Purchase of waste disposal land (120 acres)
Procurement of 7 utility vehicles
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Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
Construction of incinerators (5) Construction of theatres Construction of mortuaries (3) Construction of wards
iii) Flagship Projects Project Name
Location Objectives Targets Description of activities
Community Health Strategy Health service delivery at household level
76 community units
Establish community units Train workforce Equip community units
Refurbishment of Embu EPGH
To improve service delivery
1 Replace asbestos roofing Theatre construction ICU construction
iv) Stalled Projects Project Name
Location Description of activities
Reasons for stalling
Badea project Embu PGH Construction of a complex
Court dispute
Runyenjes female ward Runyenjes DH Construction Lack of funds Kathanje MHC Construction Lack of funds 7.5.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-cutting Issues The County will strive to improve access and affordability of health services for all. Provision of maternity services will reduce mortality rate among mothers and children. Reduction of the distance travelled to access the health services will also be addressed to ensure accessibility to health facilities. The reduction of HIV/aids prevalence remains a priority issue in the County. The current prevalence rate of 4.1 per cent needs to be reduced further if the war against the pandemic has to be won. The county targets reduction of the pandemic to 3.6 per cent by the year 2015. This will require concerted effort from all players to fight the pandemic. The county will apply multi-sectoral approaches to ensure that the gains are sustained through partnering with stakeholders and the community. Further, this will enhance the ARVs programme and supplements to the infected.
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The sector through various programmes and assistance from stakeholders will sensitise the community on the dangers of drug abuse especially miraa which is locally produced. The sector engages other stakeholders such as the FBOs to advocate against drug abuse especially among the youth. The “Malezi Bora” Strategy continues to provide a comprehensive package of services that includes child immunization, Vitamin A supplementation, de-worming of under-fives and pregnant women, treatment of childhood illnesses, HIV Counseling & Testing, ITNs use in Malaria prevention and improved ANC and FP Services. This initiative will thus accelerate the achievement of MDG 4 on reducing child mortality rates and MDG 5 on improving maternal health. 7.6 Education The education sector is mandated to provide, coordinate and promote the development of human resources through education and training. The sector comprises of the following sub-sectors; Education and Higher Education, Science and Technology and Teachers Service Commission and their affiliated Institutions. 7.6.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision: A globally competitive education training, research and innovation for sustainable development Mission: To provide, promote and coordinate quality education and training, integration of science, technology and innovation in sustainable socio-economic development process. 7.6.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission The performance of the education sector has improved significantly in the recent past. All the sub sectors of education and training recorded increased enrolments and improvements in completion and transition rates. The county will therefore endeavour to enhance the consultative participation and mobilization of stakeholders with an overall aim of improving efficiency in investments and delivery of services. The target is to achieve access, retention, equity and relevance in quality education and realize improved transition rates at both the primary, secondary and post-secondary levels. The Free Secondary Education (FSE) tuition and CDF bursary schemes among other key programmes in the county will boost the transition and retention rates at the secondary level. In addition, the CDF bursary will help increase access to tertiary education in the county. The county has three functional rural polytechnics and enrolment in technical areas is expected to increase owing to the need for skills that are becoming increasingly sought after.
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The need to increase the capacity of the primary and day secondary schools is very important especially due to the FPE and the FSE schemes. In response to the need for more additional facilities for primary and secondary school, the county will mobilize all the stakeholders to ensure that progress is made. Physical facilities especially classrooms, laboratories and the secondary school halls are expected to be on the rise owing to the importance attached to the sector by key players especially CDF. Other financiers for the facilities are DOE, CDTF, ALRMP and NGOs. The County will therefore aim to boost the literacy levels especially for the rural female to ensure equity. The youth will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes through science and technology training to meet challenges of industrialisation and globalisation and sustainable development. The goals in the sector will be geared towards achieving the national policy aspirations as stipulated in the Vision 2030 7.6.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector Stakeholder Role
GOK, NACC, CSOs, NGOs, FBOs (Plan International, IFAD)
Provision of policy framework guidelines; Provision of Bursaries; Support for FPE and FSE; Provision of trained personnel; Formulation of policies; School inspections; Support to physical facility development; Grading; Research on education development; Recruitment and payment of self-help teachers; Construction of classrooms, latrines, laboratories, dining halls; Child protection; Provision of bursaries; Providing infrastructure development.
Devolved funds (CDF & LATF)
Funding and construction; Equipping schools; Provision of physical facilities; Support for Education Initiatives.
Community School Sponsors
Seeking services, reporting cases, contributing for construction of facilities, participate in identification of programmes and projects; Spiritual guidance and leadership; Provision of physical facilities.
Local Authorities
Construction of education and training facilities; Provision of bursaries to needy students.
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7.6.4 Sub-sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies Sub-Sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Education Continue enhancing and improving the quality and relevance of education; Expand access and retention in education at the primary and secondary levels; Give greater consideration to cases of disadvantaged and children with disabilities by improving their access to education; Strengthen the teaching of science, mathematics and other practical subjects; Strengthen the education sub-sector management. Training of teachers in maths and science subjects. Development/starting of new secondary schools. Community involvement and mobilization in education ( school based programmes) Disbursement of augmentation (C.S.G funds. Parent mobilization. Capacity building- training (in-service) of teachers.
Shortage of physical facilities in schools particularly laboratories and workshops; Rising dropout rates; Poor payment of school levies due to rising poverty levels; Increasing cases of HIV and AIDS among teachers. Poor performance in mathematics and science in National examinations. Unsatisfactory enrolment and student retention in secondary education. Student/pupils vulnerability to socio-economic vices (drug abuse among others) Low level of instructional/learning facilities in Early Childhood Development Education. Low parental involvement in ECDE as a result of introduction of FPE. Low professional level (training) of ECD teachers in the County as well as resources development.
Provision of physical facilities through cost sharing and local resources mobilization; Fair distribution of available teaching staff and other resources; Increase bursary allocation and strengthening of the process of identifying the needy cases; Introduce HIV and AIDS training programmes for teachers and students. SWAP- Sector wide approach to ensure ownership and sustainability of programmes. Improved data collection and evaluation of all programmes. Periodical reviews of programme success levels and interventional involvements as necessary.
Adult Education Promotion of the adult literacy in the County Setting up of facilities in the County for adult learning Recruitment of volunteer teachers to offer teaching services. Starting of men friendly programmes
Unavailability of free public buildings for use. Low demand due to poor reading culture. Long delays in the release of funds. Lack of land for setting up facilities. Shortage of teachers.
Encouraging reading culture and preservation of cultural artefacts. Follow-up of proposals sent to HQs for funding. Design men friendly projects. Open men only classes and conduct in-door training Follow-up on funds and land allocation. Open Adult education centres in every administrative location and increase the teacher: learner ratio from 1:15 to 1:20.
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Sub-Sector Priorities Constraints Strategies Mobilize stakeholders support for ACE programmes. Increase awareness of adult education by enhancing publicity.
7.6.4 Projects and Programmes Priorities
i) On-going Projects
Project Name
Objectives Targets Description of Activities
Bursary disbursement Increase retention in secondary schools
Bright students from poor families in boarding secondary school.
Identification of the beneficiaries and disbursement of the funds
School infrastructure development Improvement of physical facilities; Improve quality of education.
Schools with inadequate facilities; Centres of excellence.
Disbursement of funds; Construction; Monitoring.
Provision of laboratory equipment funds
Improved performance in science subjects in secondary schools
Schools with inadequate laboratory facilities/equipment.
Disbursement; Monitoring.
ii) New projects
Name of the Project
Location Objectives Targets Description of activities
Upgrading youth polytechnics
County wide
To enhance skills for the youth in order to produce competitive and marketable/employable graduates.
All Youth polytechnics.
Construction works renovations
Equip all polytechnics
County wide
To enhance skills for the youth in order to produce competitive and marketable/employable graduates
All Youth polytechnics
Provision of tools and equipment.
Renovate all ECD centres
County wide
Improve the ECD facilities All centres Renovation centres
Establish new ECD centres
County wide
To increase number of facilities in the county
Construction works
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iii) Flagship Projects
There are no stalled projects/programmes under education sector.
iv) Stalled projects
There are no stalled projects/programmes under education sector. 7.6.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-cutting Issues The sector will continue to integrate the use of ICT in processing and dissemination of information. The education sector addresses key cross-cutting issues due to its role in the society. By imparting knowledge to the youth, it ensures they become competitive and have the necessary skills for both formal and informal employment. An educated society is able to respond to the trends and adopt as well as initiate solutions to the problems facing it. The FPE and FSE have thus ensured that the youth do not drop out of school due to financial needs. This has contributed towards the achievement of MDG 2 on universal access to primary education in the county. The Education sector plays a big role in dissemination of information to pupils and students. The attainment of MDG 6 on Combating Malaria and other diseases has been enhanced through the use of ICT in dissemination of information. MDG 8 on developing a global partnership will be accelerated through the use of internet to effectively relay information all over the world. The search for available markets for the local produce is being made more efficient through the use of the internet. E-commerce will be a major driving force behind future economic growth especially in regard to the export of surplus agricultural produce.
7.7 Governance, Justice, Law and Order Sector (GJLOS) The Governance, Justice, Law and Order sector comprises of Provincial Administration and Internal Security; Office of the Vice President and Home Affairs; Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs;State Law Office; The Judiciary; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission and Immigration and Registration of Persons. Others are Commission for Implementation of the Constitution; Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; National Police Service Commission; Gender and Equality Commission; Office of the Registrar of Political Parties; Witnesses Protection Agency and Independent Policing Oversight Authority. This is an important sector that plays a crucial role in the county through maintenance of law and order, rehabilitation of offenders, timely provision of services and general coordination of government policy.
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7.7.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision: A secure, just, cohesive, democratic, accountable, transparent and conducive environment for a globally competitive and prosperous Kenya. Mission: To ensure effective and accountable leadership, promote a just, democratic and secure environment and establish strong governance institutions to empower citizens for the achievement of socio-economic and political development. 7.7.2 County Response to Sector Mission and Vision The county will strive to achieve good governance, transparency and accountability in both public and private organizations. The fight against corruption will be a priority in this sector. The institutions involved in administration of legal, justice and security will be encouraged to step up their operation to achieve the sector vision. Actors at the county level will endeavour to improve the capacity of human resources through prudent administration and management and close supervision of the people on the ground, organize barazas to discuss public policies. Participatory administration will be encouraged so that the community will feel part of government system. 7.7.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector Stakeholder Role
Provincial Administration Judiciary Registration of Persons Prisons Departments Community
Enforcement of law and order; Administration of justice; Registration of all Kenyans who have attained 18 years of age; Custody of convicts and remand prisoners; Participate in community policing;
7.7.4 Sub Sector Priorities, Constraints and strategies Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Immigration and Registration of Persons.
Ensuring 100 percent coverage in registration of births and deaths. Issuance of identity cards to persons of 18 yr and above.
Inadequate financial.resources, ICT facilities and computerisation of records.
Provision of adequate funds. Partnership with relevant stakeholders to increase community participation. Computerisation, networking and records management.
Probation Integrate all eligible offenders in society to decongest the prisons. Proper targeting of projects to benefit CSO to maximize benefits accruing from the labour.
Poor community interest in management of offenders. Inadequate institutional arrangements to oversee CSO.
Creating awareness on the benefits of non-custodial sentences. Proper identification of CSO projects. Involving community in management of offenders.
Provincial Administration and Internal
Maintenance of security. Coordination of government business.
Organised crime. Inadequate corrective facilities.
Reduce illegal firearms in the hands of the public. Address community conflicts and
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Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Security Identification of persons for registration. Disaster management. Promotion of statehood and nationalism
Inadequate trained man power. HIV and AIDS pandemic.
enlist them in maintaining their own security. Retrain and train the personnel. Provide adequate resources.
Judiciary Provide justice by clearing old cases Children cases
Witnesses not bonded on time. Ignorance of litigants on procedure.
Court gives last adjournment. Use of the Provincial Administration (PA) to educate the community on children cases.
7.7.4 Projects and Programmes Priorities
i) On-going Projects/Programmes Project Name Location/Division/Constituency
Objectives Targets Description of Activities
Issuance of Identity Cards Identify citizens of 18 years and above
Increase the present issuance of identity cards by 3000 per year
Issuing and processing of registration forms
Improve offenders’ compliance to CSOs order.
Improve offenders’ compliance and integrate them.
Integrate 90% of offenders; Reduce crime by 45%; Decongest prisons by 30%.
Community mobilisation and sensitisation.
Community Policing To enhance community participation in curbing crime.
Establish village community policing units.
Sensitize, and mobilize community trainings and capacity skills equipping.
Embu GOK Prison Staff Houses. To provide modern and decent staff houses to the prison workforce.
150 permanent two bed roomed houses.
Construction of houses, water and electricity installation
Prisoners’ accommodation wards. To decongest the current prison population.
5 prisoners’ accommodation wards.
Construction of the wards
Prison perimeter wall. To improve security systems within the prison.
Construct 20 feet high wall, length 8,500 feet.
Construction of the perimeter wall
High court building Phase II. Create more space for high court offices and files to ease congestion.
Building of the premises
Building of library, registries, lobbing rooms for advocates; Construction of perimeter wall.
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ii) New Project Proposals Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
Electrification of Ishiara AP lines
Provide proper lighting and improve security
Divisional offices and AP lines
Connection to the power line
Construction of V.I.P toilets Provide suitable adequate toilets for use by officers and customers
All Divisional headquarters and Chief’s offices, AP lines
Digging and construction of pit latrines.
Computerization of prison offices
Improve record management and improve efficiency in service delivery.
County and divisional headquarters.
Purchase and installation of computers.
Modernisation and expansion of industry section and the show room.
To broaden the training programme and introduce modern technology.
Construction of a new workshop and showroom.
Construction of the showroom and equipping the industrial section
Prison Dispensary expansion.
To cater for both inpatient and outpatient and reduce transport cost to the general hospitals.
Additional facilities and equipping
Construction of more facilities and purchase of equipment.
Farm enterprise improvement
Improve revenue base and broaden training programs for prisoners.
Increase farm productivity by 50%.
Adoption of improved farming methods and modern farm inputs; Improved use of irrigation system.
Prison ICT programme To train and equip prisoners with computer skills; To modernise operations within the prison.
Train 40% of prisoners on ICT skills annually
Training of trainers; Acquiring the ICT equipment.
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iii) Flagship Projects
There are no stalled projects/programmes under education sector.
iv) Stalled projects
There are no stalled projects/programmes under education sector. 7.7.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-cutting Issues The sector will initiate projects and programmes aimed at promoting peace, security and social integration. The problem of insecurity will be addressed through community policing programmes and setting up more police stations in rural areas. This will enhance security in the rural areas and curb rural urban migration while making investment possible. The sector will address drug abuse and HIV and AIDs issues that continue to affect the youth. This will be achieved in conjunction with other sectors such as education by ensuring the children are in school and that cases of child abuse and child labour are eliminated. Provincial Administration (PA) through barazas have been disseminating information on HIV and AIDS which is a huge incentive in addressing MDG 6 on combating HIV and AIDS malaria and other diseases. Environmental degradation remains a key concern in the county and nation at large. To address this concern, the sector has been working closely with the forestry department and NEMA to ensure that cases of degradation are reduced and environmental management is observed. The District Environment Committee (DEC) has been putting in place mitigation measures that continue to address environmental degradation. This in a nutshell will assist in achieving MDG 7 on environmental sustainability. The sector will continue to promote peaceful co-existence with a view to making the county an investment hub in the region and thus create employment to the thousands of the youth who are currently unemployed and who are more prone to drug and substance abuse and other illicit activities. 7.8 Public Administration and International Relations (PAIR) This sector comprises of the Presidency and Cabinet Affairs Office, State House, Office of the Prime Minister, National Assembly, Foreign Affairs, and Public Service, Finance, Planning and National Development, Controller of Budget, Commission on Administrative Justice, Commission on Revenue Allocation, Kenya National Audit Office, Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
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7.8.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision: A leading sector in legislation, public policy formulation, coordination, supervision and prudent resource management. Mission: To provide overall leadership and policy direction in resource mobilization, management and accountability for quality public service delivery. 7.8.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission The success of the government policies depends to a large extent on the level of coordination and the dissemination of information to avoid overlaps and duplication. The sector will continue to play a critical role in ensuring that government policies are disseminated through the DIDC and other forums. The sector will continue to provide appropriate techniques and skills to the staff to ensure they are able to respond adequately to the emerging development needs. To achieve this, the sector will undertake capacity building on M&E and project management. This will ensure that the various stakeholders share best practises, especially in public resources utilization. At the same time, a monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism will be put in place to ensure that feedback is received from the implementers in good time. The sector will emphasise the involvement of the community at all levels to ensure their needs are reflected in the projects and programmes and their input is taken into consideration. This is to ensure the active participation of the communities in the development process, the government in collaboration with NGOs will undertake trainings to enhance their capacity in development planning. To achieve this objective, the sector will collaborate closely with other departments especially the PA and the CSOs to achieve meaningful outcome. The sector will further seek ways to enhance the operations of the DDC to ensure it plays a more effective role. Thus the DMEC will be strengthened to ensure that the implementers are able to give reports that are credible and factual.
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7.8.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector The sector has a wide range of stakeholders with specific roles and responsibilities that are specific to each sub-sector. Stakeholders Role
Government Ministries: Planning, National Development and Vision 2030; Finance; Local Government; Public Service.
Formulate policies to coordinate projects and programmes; Monitoring & Evaluation; Provision of information on the projects status at a central point-DIDC; Provide planning data and participating in Planning Process; Provide technical services; Dissemination of government policies funding.
Local Government. Partner in M&E funding; Provide planning feedback.
Community
Partner in M&E; Participate in CAPs development; Provide planning and development feedback.
NGOs, CBOs, Religious Organizations. Collaboration with line ministries in implementation of projects funding; Compliment government efforts in training and capacity building.
7.8.4 Sub-sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Planning and National Development
Coordination of project planning, implementation and M&E. Reporting of County development activities, projects and programmes Monitoring and evaluation
Poor community and stakeholder’s participation. Inadequate devolved structure. Inadequate resource. Low staffing levels. Lack of reporting regulation Low facilitation of M&E activities. Inadequate capacity for members.
Create capacity to mobilize local resources through the PRA approach; Capacity building of SLDC and LDC. Ensure optimal staffing levels in the County offices. Sensitization of departmental heads. Capacity building of the community and other stakeholders. Mobilise resources
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7.8.4 Projects and Programme Priorities
i) On-going Projects/Programmes Project Name Objectives Targets Description of
Activities Monitoring of Development Projects and programmes.
To ensure county activities are reported and avoid overlaps and duplication in funding.
Visit projects and programmes that are on-going in the county and compile a report on progress.
Conduct regular visits to all project sites; Ensure timely reporting of projects and programmes.
Co-ordination of Development Activities.
Ensure that all development activities are carried out in a coordinated manner and are harmonised.
Participate in all development meetings and ensure that development process is enhanced.
Participate in planning meetings; Attend participatory sessions.
DIDC computerisation. Embu East and Embu West sub-counties
To provide the DIDC clients with modern facilities to access information and enhance the services of the facility.
Equip the DIDC with computers, internet connectivity, and other modern equipment.
Purchase computers; Provide internet connectivity.
ii) New Project Proposals Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority ranking
Objectives Targets Description of activities
Purchase of Transport vehicle All sub-counties
To ensure mobility of the DDOs office to enhance M&E.
One service vehicle.
Provision of a vehicle.
Construction of DIDC centres Mbeere North, Mbeere South and Embu North counties
To empower the community with information
The community
Provision of information
iii) Flagship Projects There are no flagship projects/programmes in the county under this sector.
iv) Stalled Projects There are no stalled projects/programmes in the county under this sector.
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7.8.5 Strategies to Mainstream Cross-cutting Issues Integrating cross cutting issues in the development initiatives will be spearheaded by the sector through provision of data for planning to the project implementers. The sector will therefore work closely with other sectors to ensure issues of the youth, women, poverty, rural-urban migration and HIV/AIDs are fully integrated in development projects. The ability to respond to social economic needs of the county will be determined largely by the information collected and disseminated. The DIDC will continuously store and disseminate up to date information of all sectors of the economy. Appropriate programmes targeting HIV/AIDS will be started. This will enhance the achievement of MDG 6 on combating malaria and other diseases.
7.9 Social Protection Culture and Recreation This sector comprises of the following sub-sectors; Gender, Children and Social Development, Special Programmes, Youth and Sports, National Heritage and Culture; and Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Areas. 7.9.1 Sector Vision and Mission Vision: Sustainable and equitable socio-cultural and economic empowerment of all Kenyans. Mission: To formulate, mainstream and implement responsive policies through coordinated strategies for sustained and balanced socio-cultural and economic development of the Country and empowerment of vulnerable and marginalised groups and areas. 7.9.2 County Response to Sector Vision and Mission The sector implements strategies that spur economic growth and addresses the social economic needs to the community. The foremost task will be to mobilise community resources to promote participatory projects and programmes. The social services department will continue to promote equal participation of both men and women in development issues through capacity development. Mobilisation of local resources through promotion of projects in agriculture and small-scale trade will be enhanced. This is also likely to create jobs in these sectors. The sector will also continue to sensitise the community on the need for self-reliance. The children department through the cash transfer programme will address some of the main issues that face the OVCs in the society by targeting the most vulnerable in the society. This department will also ensure that all children of school going age are able to access education and other rights provided to them through the law. Child labour which is prevalent in the upper and lower parts of the county will be addressed through community sensitisation.
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The high levels of youth unemployment, drug and substance abuse provide a major challenge to the county. The county will encourage the youth to engage in sports activities for recreation and as an economic venture. The sub-sector will offer a good opportunity for dissemination of information on HIV/AIDS especially to the youth. Sports activities will therefore be promoted for social integration and cohesion. Development of youth and nurturing of skills is important if the county has to progress. The county will provide adequate facilities in the polytechnics and expand their capacity to train more students to respond to the need of better equipped youth. Further, the sector through the youth fund and the vijana boost project will aim to capacity build the youth and avail resources for them to venture into business. The sector will work closely with other sectors to ensure that youth issues are adequately addressed and a strategic plan for the youth is developed. The sector will further continue to promote initiatives by the youth that promote good behaviour and ensure the youth are engaged constructively. 7.9.3 Role of Stakeholders in the Sector The sector has a wide range of stakeholders with specific roles and responsibilities that are specific to each sub-sector. Stakeholder Role CSOs, NGOs, FBOs (Plan International, IFAD)
Participating in programmes and projects; Provide technical and financial support; Community empowerment and Support through capacity building and direct funding to group initiatives; Support community initiatives; Capacity building of staff and stakeholders; Support research/surveys on social issues; Advocating for gender rights; Recruitment and payment to self-help teachers; Provision of Public buildings for establishment of CLRCs.
Government Ministries Provide regulatory policy guidelines and framework; Create an enabling environment; Allocation of resources for projects; Provision of qualified human resource; Provision of grants to groups and the economically distressed; Formulation and dissemination of policies; Community mobilisation.
Community, Local leaders
Support development activities through active participation and contribution; Provide good leadership in project management; Mobilization of the community; Monitoring and Evaluation; Advisory services.
Micro-finance Institutions
Provision of credit to groups and individuals; Partners in Capacity building with GoK departments.
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7.9.4 Sector/Sub-sector Priorities, Constraints and Strategies
Sub-sector Priorities Constraints Strategies
Youth Affairs
Increase the level of employment among the youth
Reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS pandemic and STIs and promote positive living among the youth infected
Reduce crime and drugs abuse among the youth
Promote and participate in environment management.
Inadequate skills among the youth
Negative attitude towards blue collar jobs.
Scarcity of employment avenues
Irresponsible and risky sexual behaviour amongst young people
Inadequate number of youth friendly VCTs
Availability of drugs in the locality i.e. miraa, bhang and illicit local brews
Poor waste management in the community
Depletion of forest cover
Intensive training.
Encourage attitudinal change.
Encourage and promote self employment through the youth fund.
Conduct awareness campaigns on sexual behaviour change.
Liaise with MOH to increase the number of youth friendly health centres.
Develop assertiveness among the youth to be able to make wise decisions.
Liaise with local authorities in sensitizing the community in proper waste management.
Mobilize youths to participate in tree planting exercises.
Gender, Children Affairs and Social Development
Empower women economically by availing credit facilities to boost their projects.
Introduction of market oriented courses for persons with disability
Mainstreaming gender concerns in all development programmes.
Inadequate resources to support the prioritized activities.
Inadequate personnel especially at VRC.
Old traditional artisan courses such as, tailoring, carpentry and leather work which do not attract many students.
Inadequate equipment.
Inadequate project management skills in projects.
Project mismanagement.
Market oriented courses to be introduced at VRC.
Women Enterprise Fund allocation to be increased.
Mobilise local resources to augment funds for group projects.
Intensify capacity building on gender mainstreaming and women empowerment.
Create linkages for resource mobilization to support prioritized activities.
Avail grants to group projects and individuals to support IGA.
Children’s Affairs
Provision of care and protection to children.
Inadequate resources.
Lack of adequate accommodation.
Involve the community in provision of care and support to children.
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7.9.4 Projects and Programmes Priorities
i) On-going Projects
Project Name Location/Division/Constituency
Objectives Targets Description of Activities
Cash transfer funds for OVC’s County wide
Empowerment of OVCs
Finacial support to 3,519 OVCs per year
Financial support to OVCs
YEDF - county wide To fund youth enterprises
Youth enterprises
Lending funds to the youth
Twin workshop – Ena and Siakago YP To improve quality of training
Construction of workshop
ii) New Project Proposals
Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority Ranking
Objectives Targets Description Of activities
Land scarping and drainage at the cultural homestead And drainage works round office block Repair of office block, and floor roof painting and tiling and renovation of the existing conference room, painting of hall floor and pillars
To arrest drainage issues and erosion, exposé rocks for artistic expression
Drainage system in place Setting of the terraces done and controlled erosion and damage to the buildings
Construction ,fill in excavations
To give a facelift to the aging office block for cleaner and easier to manage environment
Urgent repairs done to check continuous wearing out of the building
Sourcing for BQs Tendering Awarding Construction activities Inspection and acceptance Commissioning
Construction of a complex housing art gallery, curio shop, herbal clinic cultural museum, amphitheatre. Cultural library
To adequately develop cultural heritage infrastructure for the promotion of cultural and creative industries for economic empowerment of cultural artists and indigenous health
A well constructed complex serving the prioritized needs
Sourcing for BQs Tendering Awarding Construction activities Inspection and acceptance Commissioning
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Project Name Location/Division/ Constituency
Priority Ranking
Objectives Targets Description Of activities
Provision for equipping the cultural homestead with appropriate artefacts. Sourcing for cultural material literature i.e printed journals, books for the cultural library
To harness ,develop, preserve and promote, Kenya’s cultural and natural heritage as well as provide a appropriate reading and information materials from within the county and outside
Equipped cultural homestead And library
Purchase of artifacts and reading materials
Youth talent centre, Embu North sub-county
To tap talent from the grassroots and engage youth in useful activities.
Establishment of recreation centres in every division.
Establish and equip centres where youths can be trained in sports.
Entrepreneurship and SACCO management trainings countywide
To promote entrepreneurial culture
800 youths per year Mobilising youths Preparing training manuals Holding seminars
Information Communication Technology training countywide
To promote training in ICT driven economy
200 per year Identifying, training, Hiring venues
Campaigns against drug and substance abuse
To sensitize youths on dangers of drugs abuse
1200 youths per year Holding of workshops Engaging reformers
Sensitizing youths on family and life skills countywide
To enhance the stability of familities
800 youths per year Identifying, training, Hiring venues
iii) Flagship Projects
Project Name
Location Objectives Targets Description of activities
Construction of cultural centre, equipping and Operationalization of the centre
Embu West sub-county
To create an avenue for the promotion of creative/cultural economy, promotion of tourism ,cultural awareness and national integration
To have Administration block, multipurpose hall, conference room, gallery, curio shop, cultural restaurant, herbal clinic, botanical garden, hostel, amphitheatre ,cultural homestead with
Drawing of BQs Tendering Construction works Finishes Inspection Commissioning
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Project Name
Location Objectives Targets Description of activities
appropriate artefacts
One youth stop-shop for youth led initiatives i.e. cyber, Gym, Library, Guidance and counselling
Mbeere South and Embu East sub-counties
Provision of cyber, Gym, Library, Guidance and counselling services
Youth population
Construction of Youth Enterprise Centres
Greenhouse farming projects in YPs
countywide Improve quality of training and generate income
All Yps Establish greenhouses Installing drip irrigation system
Hatcheries in YPs countywide Initiate income generating activity
All Yps Procure and installation of hatcheries
Water harvesting in YPs countywide To store water for farming and domestic use
All Yps Installing gutters and storage tanks
iv) Stalled Projects
Project Name
Location Description of activities
Reasons for stalling
Amphitheatre Cum Curio Shop And Gallery
Cultural Centre
Excavation started and stopped
NEMA Assessment declared site Environmentally unsuitable. The funds were used to construct the existing multipurpose hall
Showroom and classroom Kathunguri YP Construction works Lack of funds Administration block Kangaru YP Construction works Lack of funds Dormitory Ishiara YP Construction works Lack of funds Ablution block Siakago YP Construction works Lack of funds 7.9.5 Mainstreaming of Cross-cutting Issues The Youth fund will empower the youth economically and assist in bridging the capital gap. The department of youth affairs will build capacity of the youth and train them to ensure they become innovative and able to initiate activities that make them economically productive. The sector will equip the youth polytechnics and at the same time built youth friendly centres where youths can acquire skills and become more marketable hence reduce the unemployment level. Poverty is an issue that needs concerted effort if any meaningful gain is to be realised. The sector plays a big role in equipping people with skills and exposing them to opportunities aimed at giving them access to factors of production especially capital. Reduction of unemployment levels will
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go a long way to accelerate the achievement of MDG 1 on eradication of extreme poverty and hunger in the County.
Other areas of great concern are drug abuse, which continue to afflict the youth. The sector has been offering necessary interventions in collaboration with stakeholders including establishment of youth friendly VCTs and trainings targeting the youth. The sector in liaison with the sports department has initiated sports programmes that act as avenues for disseminating and drug abuse information bringing the youth together to address issues that affect them.
The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is changing the lives of women who can now access affordable credit to start and expand their businesses. This fund has thus been addressing the problem of gender inequality regarding access to credit by women as compared to men who have collateral when seeking for loans. Social protection funds have also been availed to the County so as to enhance the capacity and opportunities of the most vulnerable in the society. The establishment of the Persons with Severe Disabilities Cash Transfer fund continue to provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to engage in entrepreneurship. The Older Persons Cash Transfer fund seeks to strengthen the capacities of older persons and improve their livelihood while alleviating poverty. This in essence has impacted positively on increased gains geared towards achievement of MDG 3 on gender equality and women empowerment.
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CHAPTER EIGHT:
IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
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8.0 INTRODUCTION Monitoring and evaluation is the process that provides feedback on the efficacy and efficiency of the implementation of development projects and programs aimed at the achievement of the overall policy. M&E continues to emerge as an essential management component and integral part of project cycle that should be availed and utilized by all players in project implementation. The importance of integrating lessons learnt through the project implementation phases is critical if progress has to be realised at a faster pace. Consequently, the need to have a vibrant M&E system is very important especially at this time when more resources are trickling to the community.
Serious challenges nevertheless continued to overshadow the M&E. The component was challenged in terms of facilitation with many implementers allocating minimal funds for this activity. There was little documentation in terms of reports by the M&E agents and the activities depicted little consistency. The frequency and the quality of this noble exercise as well as level of involvement of the stakeholders were very low.
8.1 Institutional Framework for Monitoring and Evaluation in the County The devolved system of government will entail the creation of new committees to oversee Monitoring and Evaluation at the County level. There will however be participatory monitoring and evaluation at all levels right from the project level, community, sub-location and location, sub-county and County levels. The location level will be fed information from the sub-location and village level committees. At the sub-County level, there will be a committee that will carry out the monitoring and evaluation in conjunction with other departmental heads and other stakeholders in the sub-County (sub-CMEC). At the County level, there will be a County Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CMEC) that will oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation process and will report to the CDC (County Development Committee) The overall M&E committee in the County shall be the CMEC which shall be mandated and well facilitated to conduct its activities. The CMEC shall be reporting to the CEC and to the CDC so as to ensure production of quarterly reports and the County Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report (CAMER).
8.2 Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Matrix Efforts will also be put in place to mobilize enough resources for monitoring. Details of project objectives activities and targets for all projects and programmes listed below are provided in Chapter 4. The monitoring and evaluation matrix for every sector is given below:
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8.2.1 Agricultural and Rural Development Sector
Project Name Cost Kshs Time Frame
Monitoring Indicators
Monitoring Tools
Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Implementation Status
Shomap Funded Pilot Initiative market project. Kanja Market-Kagaari NW Loc; Runyenjes Div; Runyenjes constituency
25,000,000
To be completed by end of year 2013
Ready markets
Reports, designs, photos
MOA/ ShoMAP ShoMAP Construction works to begin soon.
Karurumo Market –Kyeni South Loc, Kyeni Div Runyenjes constituency
3,000,000 To be completed by end of year 2013
Ready markets
Reports, designs, photos
MOA/ ShoMAP ShoMAP Construction works to begin soon.
NMK- in both divisions – Nembure & Central Manyatta constituency
10 yrs 2005- 2015
Reports Group follow up
MOA GOK 8th yr
UPAP - in both divisions – Nembure & Central Manyatta constituency
1.7m 5 yrs 2012-2017
Agricultural productivity. increased by 10% Agricultural income increased by 5%
-Periodic reports -Project monitoring registers
MOA GOK 3rd yr
SHEP UP - in both divisions – Nembure & Central Manyatta constituency
300,000 3 yrs 2012-2015
-Periodic reports -Baseline survey
MOA GOK & JICA 2nd yr
SHoMaP- in both divisions – Nembure & Central Manyatta constituency
92.9m 7 yrs 2007-2014
Increased non-export horticultural output Net margin from non export horticultural production per unit land
-Periodic reports -Baseline and impact survey -Specific evaluation studies -Programme monitoring registers
MOA GOK & IFAD 7th yr The project is at its final year
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Project Name Cost Kshs Time Frame
Monitoring Indicators
Monitoring Tools
Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Implementation Status
to 18% compared to with baseline of 0 Amount of paid employment in the non-export horticultural sector to 16% compared to baseline
SCAO Office construction in Ngandori East location ,Manyatta Division ,Manyatta constituency
3,500,000 2 years Completed office block
Project appraisals by project manager Technical backstopping Reports
GOK GOK At 90% completion. 4th quarter funding of Ksh.437, 500 not received.
Kibugu Horticultural market construction ,Kibugu location .Manyatta Division, Manyatta constituency
20,000,000 1 year Constructed market
Project appraisals by project manager Technical backstopping Reports
SHOMAP SHOMAP Tenders have been awarded
Riakimakia bridge construction ,Kibugu location .Manyatta Division, Manyatta constituency
6,000,000 1year Improved rural access road
Project appraisals by project manager Technical backstopping Reports
SHOMAP SHOMAP Tenders have been awarded
Kathiga Gaceru Irrigation Scheme, Muringari Location, Kanyuambora Div. Mbeere North Constituency
50,000,000 2008-2014
-No. of farmers doing irrigated farming -number of farmers marketing horticultural produce
-M & E visits, surveys interviews and reports
MOA GOK/ADB 95% complete
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Project Name Cost Kshs Time Frame
Monitoring Indicators
Monitoring Tools
Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Implementation Status
-Volumes and incomes from various horticultural crops -Number of households able to meet basic and secondary needs
Murachaki Irrigation Scheme, Ishiara Location, Evurore Division, Mbeere North Constituency
90,000,000 2010-2015
-No. of farmers doing irrigated farming -number of farmers marketing horticultural produce -Volumes and incomes from various horticultural crops -Number of households able to meet basic and secondary needs
-M & E visits, surveys interviews and reports
SIDEMAN-SAL, MOW(Water), MOA
JICA Project Design, ESIA done, infrastructural works set to start soon
Kiambindu Irrigation Project, Ishiara Location, Evurore Division, Mbeere North Constituency
50,000,000 2006- to date
-No. of farmers doing irrigated farming -number of farmers marketing horticultural produce -Volumes and incomes from various horticultural crops -Number of households able to meet basic and secondary
-M & E visits, surveys interviews and reports
MOA JICA, ALRMP II
90 farmers already connected and producing horticultural crop for sale. 30 million needed for completion
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Project Name Cost Kshs Time Frame
Monitoring Indicators
Monitoring Tools
Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Implementation Status
needs Traditional High Value Crops-Districtwide,Gachoka Constituency.
300,000 1 year Amount of retrieved seed, No. of secondary beneficiaries, Amount of crop produce.
Activity reports, Lists of Beneficiaries, Photos.
MoA World Bank On-going
EAPP-Mwea,Gachoka ,Kiritiri divisions
Not known Not known
Amount of retrieved cuttings, No. of secondary beneficiaries,Amount of cassava roots produced.
Activity reports, Lists of Beneficiaries,Photos.
MoA World Bank On-going
Market infrastructure in Kangaru and Kithimu markets
72.9M 1 yr Market MOUs 2 Wholesale markets completed
Periodic Reports Site visits
MOA IFAD & GOK(SHoMaP)
Tendering process is complete
Access road rehabilitation in Nembure division
7M 1yr Constructed bridge
Periodic report Site visit
MOA IFAD & GOK(SHoMaP)
Tendering process is complete
Kathiga Gaceru Irrigation Scheme, Muringari Location, Kanyuambora Div. Siakago Constituency
50m 2008-2014
-No. of farmers doing irrigated farming -number of farmers marketing horticultural produce -Volumes and incomes from various horticultural crops -Number of households able to meet basic and secondary needs
-M & E visits, surveys interviews and reports
MOA GOK/ADB 95% complete
Post- Harvest Management Project (ESP)
36m 2011-2013
-Number of households storing grains
Survey, interviews, reports
MOA GOK ESIA completed, Construction
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Project Name Cost Kshs Time Frame
Monitoring Indicators
Monitoring Tools
Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Implementation Status
Siakago Division, Siakago Constituency
in the facility -Quantities of grains stored -Relative prices at harvest and after storage -Change from individual to group marketing of grains
works underway, CBO for management in place
Kangami Earth dam ,Mbeti South Location, Gachoka division.
2.5M 1 year Dam in place, tree nursery
& demonstratio
n plots.
Activity reports,
Completion certificate,
photos.
MoA GoK Awaiting rains for tree nursery & demonstration plot.
Livestock production extension services County wide
130 M 5 years -No. Of farmers trained -No. Of farmers field school formed - Livestock productivity enhanced
-Progressive reports -Invitation letters -Photos
County Director livestock production office
County government
ongoing
Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Management in Agro pastoral systems of Kenya Mbeere North Sub County
75,325,000 5 years -Hectarage rehabilitated -FFS groups trained
-Reports -Photos -BTOR’s surveys
Livestock Production Department
GEF/UNDP /GOK
On going
Agricultural Sector Development Sector Project County wide
3 years -Value chains developed -Modern technology adopted -No. Of trained groups -No. Of field days and
-Reports -Photos
Agricultural sector Ministries
SIDA/GOK Ongoing
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Project Name Cost Kshs Time Frame
Monitoring Indicators
Monitoring Tools
Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Implementation Status
exhibitions held -No. Of exchange tours
Beekeeping Embu North Sub County
120,000 1 year No. Of hives, amount of honey produced
Reports Meeting
MoALF NMK (MoALF)
Ongoing
Dairy goat rearing Embu North Sub County
120,000 1 year No. Of goats Reports Meeting
MoALF NMK (MoALF)
Ongoing
Beekeeping- Embu North Sub County
135,000 1 year No. Of hives Reports Meeting
Livestock APDK Ongoing
Beekeeping- Embu North Sub County
250,000 2 years No. Of hives Reports Meetings
Livestock& ICIPE
ICIPE/IFAD Ongoing
Dairy Goat Value chain Embu North, West and East Sub counties
5years Milk produced & sold Kids sold
reports Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Project Livestock production department and Service provider
GoK & World Bank
Ongoing
Milk production Embu North Sub County
769,000 1 year Amount of milk produced and sold
Reports Livestock production department /Natural Resource Management
Natural Resource Management facility
Ongoing
Fish Farming Enterprise and Productivity Programme
46,800,000 2009-2013
No. Of ponds Fingerlings stocked Feeds supplied
Reports GOK Fisheries department
GOK Ongoing
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8.2.2 General Economic, Commercial and Labour Affairs Project Name Cost
Kshs Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Trade And Industry Training and sub-Contracting Linkages
3m 2013-2015
No. of beneficiaries
Reports Register book
MoT NGOs
GoK, Development Partners
Ongoing
Advisory and consulting services
2m 2013-2017
No. of beneficiaries
Reports MoT GoK, Development Partners
Ongoing
Kiriari and kathangariri open air markets
2yrs Two markets by 2014.
Minutes reports
Trade department GOK Not started
8.2.3 Energy, Infrastructure and ICT Project Name Cost
Ksh Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Roads Embu Air Strip 400m 2009-
2015 No of Kms fenced and Kms of runway maintained
Progress Report &Physical Inspection
DWO (Works) GoK Ongoing.
Rural Electrification Programme
300m 2008-2017
No. of connections connected
Reports MoE, KPLC GoK Ongoing
Roads Maintenance and Improvement
35m 2008-2017
No. of Kms maintained.
Progress; reports Site visit;
KERRA,KURRA & county government
GoK, Ongoing
Roads spot improvement
500km 2008-2017
No. of Kms maintained.
Progress; reports Site visit
KERRA,KURRA & county government
GoK, Ongoing
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8.2.3 Environmental Protection, Water and Housing Project Name Cost
Ksh Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Kigaa 6 M 1 year Households; Area covered
Periodical reports
DWO
Community
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Kyeni 5 M 1 year Households;
Area Covered
Periodical reports
DWO
General Manager
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Ndamunge 4 M 1 year Households;
Area covered
Periodical reports
DWO
Community
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Ngagaka 8 M 1 year Households
Area covered
Periodical reports
DWO
General Manager
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Kithunguthia 3 M 1 year Households
Area covered
Periodical reports
DWO
Community
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Kararitiri 2 M 1 year Households
Are covered
Periodical reports
DWO
Community
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Ngandori Nginda Water Association
15 M 1 year Households Periodic reports DWO
General Manager
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Kithimu- Kithegi Water Supply
10 M 1 year Households
Area covered
Periodic reports DWO
Community
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Embu Sewerage Works
20 M 1 year Number of kilometres of sewer lines
Periodic reports - DWO
- General Manager
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Embu Water and Sanitation Company (EWASCO)
25 M 1 year Households
Area Covered
Periodic reports
- DWO
- General Manager
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Itabua Muthatari Water project
6 M 1 year Households
Area Covered
Periodic reports
- DWO
- General Manager
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Karimari Rutune Water project
14 Million
1 year - Household
- Area covered
Periodic reporting
- District Water Officer
- Community
- GOK
- CDF
- Community contribution
Operational
Ngandori Nginda Water
35.2 Milli
1 year - Household Periodic reporting
- District Water Officer
- GOK Operational
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Project Name Cost Ksh
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Consumers Association
on - Area covered - General Manager
- CDF
Kararitiri Joint Water project
50.6 Million
1 year - Household
- Area covered
Periodic reporting
- District Water Officer
-Community
- GOK
- CDF
- Community contribution
Operational
Ngagaka Water and Sanitation Company
5.5 Million
1 year - Household
- Area covered
Periodic reporting
- District Water Officer
- General Manager
- GOK
- CDF
Operational
Muchonoke / Kanothi
2 years - Households
- Area covered
Periodic reports DWO GOK Operational
Non operational B/Hs
4.8M 1 year - Households
- Area covered
Periodic reports TSWB GOK Contracted
Kiambi Wp 0.53 M
1 year - Households
- Area covered
Periodic reports DWO GOK Operational
Karuriri dam 0.5 M 1 year - Households
- Area covered
Periodic reports DWO GOK Contracted
Makutano B/H 0.1 M 6 months
- Households
- Area covered
Periodic reports DWO GOK Operational
Rehabilitation & Augmentation Ena/Siakago Water scheme
40 Million
1 year Household
Area covered
Increase in revenue
Periodic reporting
District Water Officer
Community
GOK
CDF
Community contribution
Development agencies/partners
Operational
Ishiara water scheme
25. Million
1 year Household
Area covered
Increase in revenue
Periodic reporting
District Water Officer
General Manager
GOK
CDF
Community contribution
Development agencies/partners
Operational
Kanyuambora water project
30 Million
1 year Household
Area covered
Increase in
Periodic reporting
District Water Officer
Community
GOK
CDF
Community
Practical completion
Operational
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Project Name Cost Ksh
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
revenue
Water service provider
Development agency/Partners
contribution
Development agencies/partners
Ubarire 5.5 Million
1 year Household
Area covered
Increase in revenue
Periodic reporting
District Water Officer
Community
CDF
Community contribution
Development agencies/ partners
Stalled
Riandu-Kathitu-Mwondu
2.5 KM
1yr Household Area covered
Increase in revenue
Periodic reporting
District Water Officer
General Manager
GoK
Development agencies/ partners
Water Services Board
Implementation
Irrigation
Kanthitu 20 Million
1 yr Number of farms with water
Transport
Personnel
Funds
GOK GOK Weir done
Iriari 50 Million
1 FY Number of farms with water
- do- GOK GOK Weir done
Gaturi Kagaari & Kyeni
1 Billion
1 Fy Number of farms with water
- do- NIB NIB Laying of pipes
Kibugu Nguviu 25 M -No of Ha under irrigation
- No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK On going
Runga 80M -No of Ha under irrigation
- No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK On going
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Project Name Cost Ksh
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Itabua Muthatari
120 M
-No of Ha under irrigation - No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK On going
Gichangai 10 M -No of Ha under irrigation - No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK On going
Kii kithiiria 5 M -No of Ha under irrigation
- No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK
Kanga 30 M 1 year -No of Ha under irrigation - No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK - Proposed - Designed
Njukiri – Nthambo
21 M 1 year -No of Ha under irrigation - No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK - Proposed - Designed
Kithimu / Kithegi
240 M
3 years -No of Ha under irrigation - No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK - Proposed - Designed
Ngerwe 10 M 6 months
-No of Ha under irrigation - No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK - Proposed - Designed
Rutune Kuramuka
14 M 1 year -No of Ha under irrigation
- No of households with irrigation
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK - Proposed
- Designed
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Project Name Cost Ksh
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
water
Kithegi lower 15 M 1 year -No of Ha under irrigation
- No of households with irrigation water
- Transport , funds and personnel
GOK GOK - Proposed
- Designed
Mikui Irrigation Project
80 M 1 FY -Infrastructure in place
- Number of acres under irrigation
- Reports
- Photos
- Interviews
- Field visits
GOK GOK/community
Ongoing
Mashamba Irrigation project
200 M
1 Fy - do- - do- GOK -do- Survey design complete
Karura Irrigation Project
300 M
1 Fy - Drip system working
- No of acres under irrigation
- do-
GOK
-do-
Partially implemented in the need of expansion
Mashamba/ Makima pump fed system
12 M 1Fy - Pump house in place
- Pipe line and tank in place
- No of farmers irrigating
- do-
Action Aid and
GOK
Action Aid & community
Ongoing
Mikui drip system irrigation project
20 M 1 year - do- - do- GOK GOK/Community
Partially implemented
Murachake irrigation scheme
78 M 1 year - Infrastructure in place.
- No of acre under irrigation
- Reports - Photos - Interviews
JICA/GOK JICA/ community /GOK
Ongoing
Kiambindu irrigation project
20 M 1 year - do- -do- GOK GOK/ community
Ongoing
Kathiga Gacheru irrigation project
0.6 M 1 year -do- -do- GOK GOK/ community
Ongoing
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Project Name Cost Ksh
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Kanyuambora irrigation project
60 M 1 year - do- -do- GOK GOK/ community
Survey and design complete
Kamarandi irrigation project
70 M 1 year -do- -do- GOK GOK/ community
Preliminary design complete
Kanthitu 20 Million
1 FYR Number of farms with water
Transport
Personnel
Funds
GOK GOK Weir done
Iriari 50 Million
1 FY - do- - do- GOK GOK Weir done
Gaturi Kagaari & Kyeni
1 Billion
1 Fy - do- - do- NIB NIB Laying of pipes
8.2.7 Governance, Justice, Law & Order Project Name Cost
Kshs Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Registration of Persons Training of Local Leaders on Importance of Registration
3.0m 2009-2017
200 local leaders trained in 5 yrs
Reports DCR, OP GoK Ongoing
Probation Improve offenders compliance to CSOs order
1.2m 2008-2017
No. of offenders covered; No. of institutions benefiting.
Supervision reports; Reports.
DPO (Probation). GoK Ongoing
Free labour programme
1.8m 2002- 2017
No. of offenders covered; No. of institutions benefiting.
Supervision reports; Reports.
DPO (Probation). GoK Ongoing
Fast tracking of court reports
0.3m 2002-2017
No. of cases Reports. DPO, Judiciary GoK Ongoing
Children’s Department OVC Cash Transfer
75m 2008-2017
No of OVCs reached
Reports
DCO GoK Ongoing
Inspection and Registration of
0.5m 2008-2017
No of institutions
Reports
AAC, DCO GoK Ongoing
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Project Name Cost Kshs
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Charitable Institutions
registered
Prisons Department Embu GoK prison staff houses.
200m 2008-2017
No. of houses; No. of officers housed
Physical inspection; Reports
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Prisoners’ accommodation wards.
10m 2008-2017
No. of wards constructed
Reports Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Prison perimeter wall.
4m 2010-2017
Status of perimeter wall constructed.
Reports Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Modernisation and expansion of industry section and the show room.
6m 2008-2017
Type and No.of equipment purchased.
Reports; Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Prison water system installation.
3m 2008-2017
No. of Houses connected
Reports Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Purchase of motor vehicles.
10m 2008-2017
No. of vehicles purchased
Reports Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Dispensary expansion.
5m 2008-2017
Reports Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Administration block.
5m 2008-2017
No. of offices constructed
Reports Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Staff recreation centre and facilities
3m 2008-2017
No. of facilities constructed
Reports; Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Farm enterprise improvement
5m 2008-2017
percent increase in the farm productivity
Reports C; Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Prison ICT programme
3m 2010-2011
No. of ICT equipment bought No. of students taught
Reports; Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK, private investors
Ongoing
Modernisation and expansion of the grazing unit.
2m 2009-2017
No. of dairy cattle reared
Reports Physical inspection
GK Prison GoK Ongoing
Judiciary High Court building phase II
2.4m 2009 – 2017
No. of Office premises constructed
Physical inspection, Reports
Judiciary GoK Ongoing
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Project Name Cost Kshs
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Internal Security Community Policing
15m 2008-2017
No. of committee percent of Crime Rate
Reports OoP GoK Ongoing
8.2.8 Public Administration and International Relations
Project Name
Cost Kshs
Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools
Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Devolution and planning Co-ordination of Development Activities in the County programmes
25m 2013-2017
No. of Coordination meetings convened; No. of County AWPB produced
Annual Progress reports; Reports
DDO, Planning ,monitoring &Evaluation unit
GoK, Development Partners
Ongoing
M&E of Development Projects and programmes in the County.
50m 2013-2017
No. of projects visited No. of M&E reports produced and disseminated Feedback given to implementers
Camer reports Annual progress reports
DDO, DMEC GoK, Development Partners
Ongoing
Construct a Modern office and DIDC
30m 2013 -2017
Construction status and Access to facility
Physical inspection Reports
DDO Development Partners
Not started
DIDC computerisation
0.5m 2009 -2017
No. of computers installed and connected to the internet.
Reports and community dissemination
DDO, DIDC In-charge Officer
GoK, Development Partners
Not Started
Capacity building of SDDC, LDC, SLDC
5m 2008 - 2017
Training of 4 members of the devolved committees every year
Training needs assessment reports and training ; Reports
DPMU, DDO GoK, Development Partners
Not Started
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8.2.9 Social protection, Culture and recreation Project Name Cost
Kshs Time Frame
M & E Indicators
M & E Tools Implementing Agency
Source of Funds
Status
Construction of cultural centre
50M 3 yrs A functional cultural centre
Reports photographs
GOK GOK 30 % complete
YEDF 16M 5years Projects funded by YEDF
Reports GOK youth development office
GOK Ongoing
One youth stop-shop
14.8m 3yrs Complete One youth stop-shop
Site minutes GOK youth development office
GOK Ongoing
Perimeter walling phase two Embu cultural centre
Complete security wall
Site minutes Culture department
GOK Ongoing
OVC cash transfer
84,456,000
5 yrs No of households receiving cash
Reports Department of children
GOK Ongoing